Legislation

 

Hazardous Waste Regulations:

From 16th July 2005, The Hazardous Waste Regulations and The Hazardous Waste ( Northern Ireland) Regulations 2005 replaced The Special Waste Regulations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Special Waste (Amendment) Regulations 2004 had previously amended the Special Waste 1996 Regulations in Scotland. Certain clinical, medicinal & Amalgam wastes are affected by the new Regulations.

The responsibility for determining if waste is special/hazardous rests with the producer, we can assist & advise.


Waste regulations say you should not mix:.

Soft/Hard clinical waste, sharps and pharmaceutical-sharps

This waste may be classed as hazardous (or special in Scotland) due to its infectious nature. The Department of Health has produced important new guidance in 'Safe Management of Healthcare Waste'

Offensive waste – Sanitary, incontinence, sharps

Feminine hygiene, nappy & incontinence wastes and some fully discharged syringes are not classed as hazardous or special waste and do not require consignment notes.

Download PDFs:

Safe Management of Healthcare Waste
Safe Management of Controlled Drugs
Safe Disposal of Medicines Guidance
Hazardous Waste Assessment
British Amalgam Association Guidance
Guidance For Dentists On Waste Amalgam

 

 






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Direct Hygiene are a leading provider of waste services in the UK. Operating from regional service centres we can provide a national coverage for all types of waste including Amalgam Waste Disposal categories such as: Offensive Waste, Hazardous Waste, Sharps, Pharmaceutical Waste, and Infection Control. We also provide services for Nappy Waste, Incontinence Waste, Sanitary Waste, and a full range of washroom services and products including Air Fresheners, Hand Dryers, Urinal Sanitising, Soap, Sanitary Vending and Hygiene Bags.