Sharps
Disposal
Legislation & Guidance
• Hazardous Waste (England & Wales) Regulations 2005 (As amended by the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2009) • Special Waste Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2004 • Controlled Waste (Duty of Care) Regulations (NI) 2002 • Hazardous Waste Regulations (NI) 2005
• Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991 • Environmental Protection Act 1990
• Waste Management Licensing Regulations 1994, Schedule 3 • Management and disposal of healthcare waste (HTM 07-01)
Introduction
PHS Waste Management provides a responsive, reliable and flexible sharps disposal services to help eliminate injuries from sharps, needles and syringes.
Conscious of our Duty of Care to our customers and the environment, we make sure your waste is disposed of safely and in the most environmentally sustainable way.
Adhere to Legislation
The UK has strict regulations which oblige waste producers to ensure their sharp waste is managed with care for the community and the environment. Our sharps collection and disposal service offers you the knowledge and peace-of-mind that you are meeting your duty of care obligations.
We’ll ensure that all of your sharps waste is handled strictly in line with current legislation and according to Best Practice Guidelines.
Wherever possible, all of your sharps waste will be sent for incineration.
* Please note that our pharmaceutical waste container is green but still complies with latest legislation and is compliant with correct disposal routes. It is nationally recognised and excepted by the Environment Agency.
Waste Type Classification Colour Coding Disposal Method
Infectious Clinical
Infectious clinical waste that poses a risk to human health, such as contaminated swabs, dressings and wipes
Incineration
Infectious Clinical
Infectious waste that can be treated prior to disposal, such as contaminated swabs, dressings, masks, gowns and catheters
May be treated before incineration
Offensive/Non Infectious
Non infectious nappy, incontinence,
sanitary and swabs etc. Deep Landfill
Pharmaceutical* Non hazardous pharmaceutical waste or controlled drugs
Denaturing if the drugs are controlled, then incinerated
Cytotoxic and Cytostatic drugs
Any drugs that are toxic or surpress cell growth, such as anti-virals,
immunosuppressants, steroids, hormone medicines and cancer treatments
Incineration
Dental
Waste services specifically designed for the collection and disposal of amalgam, lead foil, x-ray and precious wastes produced by dentists
Orange Lidded Sharps Bins
The PHS Wastemanagement sharps bins offer a simple and convenient way to ensure that sharps waste is dealt with appropriately. By placing sharps in these distinctive containers, you can rest assured that this waste is stored correctly and safely.
The container is suitable for sharps with no medicinal residue but is not appropriate for sharps with cyto medicinal residue.
Instructions for use:
Place sharps carefully in the container through the sliding mechanism in the lid, keeping the lid attached at all times. Keep the sliding lid closed when not in use.
Orange lidded containers are for sharps WITHOUT medicinal residue. Capacity Dimensions 1ltr 120(h) x 205(l) x 68(w) 2.5ltr 163(h) x 176(dia) 3.75ltr 218(h) x 176(dia) 5ltr 285(h) x 176(dia) 7ltr 205(h) x 248(dia) 11.5ltr 250(h) x 280(dia) 22ltr 345(h) x 330(dia) 35ltr 680(h) x 200(l) x 280(w) EWC Code 18 01 01
Health and Safety Precautions: Use these containers as per the instructions, keeping all waste securely within
Yellow Lidded Sharps Bins
The PHS Wastemanagement sharps bins offer a simple and convenient way to ensure that sharps waste is dealt with appropriately. By placing sharps in these distinctive containers, you can rest assured that this waste is stored correctly and safely.
The container is suitable for sharps with medicinal residue but is not appropriate for sharps with cyto medicinal residue.
Instructions for use:
Place sharps carefully in the container through the sliding mechanism in the lid, keeping the lid attached at all times. Keep the sliding lid closed when not in use.
Yellow lidded containers are for sharps WITH medicinal residue.
Health and Safety Precautions: Use these containers as per the instructions, keeping all waste securely within
the container. Capacity Dimensions 1ltr 120(h) x 205(l) x 68(w) 2.5ltr 163(h) x 176(dia) 3.75ltr 218(h) x 176(dia) 5ltr 285(h) x 176(dia) 7ltr 205(h) x 248(dia) 11.5ltr 250(h) x 280(dia) 22ltr 345(h) x 330(dia) 35ltr 680(h) x 200(l) x 280(w) EWC Code 18 01 03/09
Cytotoxic Waste Containers
PHS Wastemanagement provides a range of specialist containers to allow you to effectively identify and segregate any cytotoxic or cytostatic waste you may produce.
These units are highly visible and clearly labelled to encourage the correct identification and segregation.
Instructions for use:
These containers should only be used for cytotoxic and cytostatic hazardous waste, ensuring that items are safely contained within the unit. When ready for disposal, ensure the lid is securely sealed.
Health and Safety Precautions: These units are
designed for easy use and closure once ready for disposal. Users should follow instructions and always treat cytotoxic waste carefully, keeping it segregated from other waste.
Capacity Dimensions 2.5ltr 163(h) x 176(dia) 5ltr 285(h) x 176(dia) 11.5ltr 250(h) x 280(dia) 22ltr 345(h) x 330(dia) 50ltr 539(h) x 404(l) x 335(w) EWC Code 18 01 08
Sharps Spillage Kit
PHS Wastemanagement offers a convenient Sharps Spillage Kit, designed to safely deal with discarded needles and syringes. Produced in conjunction with St John Cymru Wales, it contains everything required to safely collect and store loose or discarded syringes.
Instructions for use:
Users should utilise each component of the Kit as per enclosed instructions, to securely collect and remove loose and discarded syringes. All waste should then be collected and disposed of only by an authorised Waste Management company.
Product Information
Dimensions 169mm x 105mm x 52mm
Health and Safety Precautions: Users should ensure that syringes are handled very carefully, utilising the
gloves and tweezers provided in the Kit. No attempt should be made to remove needles once deposited within the Kit and it should be fully sealed prior to disposal.
Kit Contents
1 x 0.45l sharps bin1 x 30ml disinfectant spray 1 x pair protective gloves 1 x pair plastic tweezers 1 x antiseptic cleansing wipe 1 x yellow clinical waste bag Full instructions for use
Cytotoxic Spillage Kit
PHS Wastemanagement offer a kit designed to provide all the necessary items to safely and quickly manage any cytotoxic drug spillages.
Instructions for use:
Users should utilise each component of the Kit as per enclosed instructions, to securely collect and remove cytotoxic spill. All waste must be disposed of in a clearly labelled Cytotoxic Waste container in accordance with legislation.
Product Information
Dimensions 218mm x 316mm x 192mm
Health and Safety Precautions: Users should ensure that the protective clothing and gloves provided are used,
and that the spill is dealt with quickly to ensure that the hazard is contained.
Kit Contents
2 x shakers CT-Zorb granules 1 x tub of surface wipes 15 x dispo-bags
15 x scoops & scrapers
1 x roll of hazard warning tape 15 x protective aprons
15 x protective anti-splash facemasks 50 x protective nitrile gloves
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