Infectious Clinical Waste Disposal
Licensed infectious clinical waste disposal. Collection of contaminated dressings, swabs, PPE and infectious materials. Yellow bag waste with compliant…
Infectious clinical waste includes any waste that may be contaminated with potentially infectious micro-organisms. This includes contaminated dressings, swabs, bandages, PPE (gloves, aprons, masks), and other materials that have been in contact with bodily fluids. MediWaste provides licensed collection and incineration of infectious waste in yellow or orange bags, depending on the waste category.
What Counts as Infectious Waste?
- Contaminated dressings, bandages and wound coverings
- Used swabs and cotton wool
- Disposable PPE — gloves, aprons, masks, gowns
- Contaminated bedding and clothing
- Items saturated with blood or bodily fluids
- Microbiological cultures and specimens
Yellow Bag vs Orange Bag
Yellow bags are used for infectious waste that requires incineration, such as waste contaminated with chemicals or pharmaceuticals. Orange bags are used for infectious waste that can be treated by alternative treatment methods. Our team will advise you on the correct segregation for your waste streams during your free consultation.
Regulatory Compliance
Infectious waste disposal is governed by the GOV.UK clinical waste management guidance and the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005. MediWaste ensures full compliance with all relevant regulations, providing waste transfer notes within 48 hours of every collection.
Our Collection Process
- Free consultation — We assess your waste streams and recommend the right containers and collection schedule.
- Scheduled collection — Our licensed drivers collect your waste at agreed intervals and issue waste transfer notes on every visit.
- Compliant disposal — Waste is transported to a licensed facility for incineration or treatment, with full chain-of-custody documentation.
Compliance guarantee: All waste transfer notes and consignment notes provided within 48 hours of collection. MediWaste is audited annually by the Environment Agency and holds a registered waste carrier licence (upper tier).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What goes in yellow vs orange bags?
Yellow bags are for infectious waste that requires incineration, such as waste contaminated with chemicals or pharmaceuticals. Orange bags are for infectious waste that can be treated by alternative treatment methods. If you are unsure, our team will advise during your free consultation.
Can I put PPE in infectious waste bags?
Yes, disposable PPE such as gloves, aprons, masks and gowns that have been in contact with bodily fluids should be placed in the appropriate infectious waste bag. Clean, uncontaminated PPE can go in general waste.
How should infectious waste be stored before collection?
Infectious waste should be stored in a designated, secure area away from public access, in the correct colour-coded bag, sealed when three-quarters full. Store bags in a cool, well-ventilated area and keep them off the floor.
Do you provide documentation for CQC inspections?
Yes, we provide waste transfer notes within 48 hours of every collection and hazardous waste consignment notes where applicable. All records are retained for a minimum of two years and can be provided for inspections.
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