Sanitary Waste
Collection

Due to its offensive nature, business owners must ensure that all sanitary waste produced in their facilities is stored safely and securely. According to the HSE, this means that the waste must be free from residual liquids, stored appropriately and handled in line with all government regulations. Following these guidelines means the chances of this waste threatening human health are low.

To meet these requirements, we can provide you with access to a range of free bins and containers

In many cases, some form of sanitary waste is unavoidable. Therefore, it’s hardly surprising that we produce such large volumes of it in the UK alone.

We dispose of over 200,000 tonnes of sanitary waste each year in single-use menstrual products alone in the UK.

According to a recent report by the BBC, we throw away around 3 billion disposable nappies annually.

The use of sanitary products in our daily lives can be hard to avoid – especially when prioritizing health and wellbeing. However, specific steps can be taken to reduce the amount of sanitary waste we produce within the UK.

Menstrual and sanitary waste can be reduced by moving away from pads and tampons towards reusable sanitary products, such as menstrual cups. Alternatively, cardboard applicators can be used instead of plastic applicators, as they are more sustainable.

Nurseries and childcare facilities, alongside parents, could reduce the amount of sanitary waste they produce by requiring children to bring along reusable nappies, such as those made from cloth or similar fabrics.

Various government regulations again monitor the disposal of sanitary waste. For example, The Water Industries Act (1991) dictates that sanitary waste should not be flushed away through drains or sewer systems.

According to WEN, the average woman will use more than 11,000 disposable sanitary products in their lifetime.

Despite the misconception, dealing with sanitary waste does not need to be unpleasant. In fact, when working alongside Divert, you’ll find that the entire waste disposal process is straightforward and stress-free. After you’ve agreed to work alongside us, we will:

Provide you with access to free bins and containers tailored explicitly to the type of waste you produce.
Arrange for your waste to be collected regularly. While this schedule will vary depending on the volume of waste produced, we recommend collecting all sanitary waste bi-weekly.

Ensure that all waste collected from your facility is disposed of with the environment in mind. For example, we have a ‘zero landfill’ policy – meaning that we’ll never take your waste to a landfill site.

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