Veterinary Practice - Typical types of waste

Clinical Waste, Sack Collection & Wheelie Bin Services
EWC 14-10-03

Hazardous waste, placed into orange bags (in a 50ltr bin or not), then transferred outside for collection in an optional wheelie bin

• Human or animal tissue
• Blood or other bodily fluids
• Excretions
• Swabs or dressings
• This waste is usually disposed of by incineration by a registered waste carrier

Sharps Waste, EWC 18-01-03

Sharps, held in secure containers for pick up by the registered waste carrier.

• Syringes, needles or other sharp instruments
• Also includes drugs or other pharmaceutical products
• This waste is usually disposed of by incineration by a registered waste carrier

Sanitary Waste, EWC 18-01-04

Offensive waste, placed into yellow tiger stripe bags, in a 50 litre bin or not), then transferred outside for collection in an optional wheelie bin.

or

Full sanitary bin services

• Sanitary bins serviced by our own staff
• Collection frequency to meet your needs, whether monthly, fortnightly, or weekly
• Install, usually in 1-10 working days, a stylish hands free sanitary bin
• Give you complete backup from our customer support team
• Provide proof of service documentation on every service visit

Useful downloads (pdf format)

Please feel free to download the following documents:

Safe Management of Healthcare Waste

Safe Management of Controlled Drugs

Safe Disposal of Medicines Guidance

Hazoudous Waste Assessment