Clinical waste disposal services
Our clinical waste disposal services help to ensure that hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities meet the highest compliance and sustainability standards.
With specialised solutions in managing hazardous wastes, we help protect public health and preserve our environment. We follow strict protocols and guidelines to ensure the safe handling, transportation, treatment, and disposal of all clinical wastes.
Why use professional clinical waste management services
Clinical waste, by its very nature, poses a substantial risk to public health and the environment. This waste category includes anything contaminated by body fluids, sharp instruments, pharmaceutical products, or chemicals used in medical procedures. If these waste types are not managed and disposed of with the utmost precision, clinical waste poses severe risks to healthcare workers, patients, the wider community, and the environment. Incorrect disposal of clinical waste can lead to the contamination of water sources, soil degradation, and the accidental transmission of diseases to humans and animals.
Our clinical waste disposal service is designed to mitigate these risks effectively. We utilise state-of-the-art technology and procedures to ensure that all clinical waste is handled, transported, and disposed of safely. Our team of experts is trained in the latest waste management protocols, ensuring compliance with all health and environmental regulations.
Our clinical waste collection services
We understand that every healthcare environment is unique, so our clinical waste collection services are designed to be flexible, responsive, and tailored to meet the specific needs of hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers. We provide distinctively marked, colour-coded bins, containers and bags that comply with regulatory guidelines for the disposal of sharps, pharmaceuticals, and other hazardous clinical wastes.
Our waste handling service also includes dedicated specialised vehicles to collect and transport your clinical waste to treatment facilities safely. This ensures that your waste is managed securely, with strict adherence to all transport regulations, offering peace of mind that your clinical waste disposal is handled with the utmost care and professionalism.
Clinical waste disposal services
Our processes deploy advanced treatment technologies and come with a certificate of destruction. Utilising high-temperature incineration, for example, we effectively eradicate pathogens, turning waste into environmentally benign ash while capturing energy to contribute back to the grid. This method, known as Incineration with Energy Recovery, ensures the thorough destruction of hazardous materials and supports environmental sustainability by generating energy.
Another key technology we employ is autoclaving, offering a sustainable option for non-hazardous clinical waste. Autoclaving sterilises waste with high-pressure, saturated steam, reducing it safely for disposal as regular waste. This process is especially beneficial for items and medicines that do not require the rigorous treatment of incineration, ensuring they are disposed of safely whilst also being environmentally responsible.
Types of clinical waste
The classification of clinical waste is crucial for effective management and disposal, ensuring safety and environmental conservation. Clinical waste encompasses a diverse range of materials that require specific handling and treatment. The main categories of healthcare waste we handle include:
By adhering to rigorous standards, we ensure the health and safety of healthcare workers, patients, and the wider community while committing to our environmental responsibilities, building a future that’s a few shades greener.
Get your clinical waste handled today
Speak to one of our team today to find out how we can make your complex clinical waste streams simple, all through a single point of contact.