Hazardous Waste Disposal that Prioritises Safety and Compliance
Sharpsmart’s hazardous waste solutions are designed for the safe, compliant, and sustainable management of hazardous waste disposal in the UK. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of healthcare facilities of all sizes.
Hazardous Waste Disposal – Driven by Compliance
When managed effectively, hazardous waste disposal is a cornerstone of environmental responsibility and cost-efficiency for many industries.
The disposal of hazardous waste is subject to strict regulations governing its collection, transportation, and treatment – understanding the complexities and different types of hazardous waste and how to safely and legally dispose of it is paramount for businesses across various sectors. We possess the expertise and compliance knowledge to safeguard your business from safety risks and regulatory penalties.
At Sharpsmart, we specialise in transforming hazardous waste disposal into a streamlined, compliant, and environmentally sound operation. Our solutions focus on reducing costs, minimising environmental impact, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
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The Smarter Way to Safely Manage Hazardous Waste
Safety First
Sharpsmart’s systems are designed to minimise the risk of exposure to hazardous materials. Our containers and processes have been clinically proven to reduce injuries and contamination.
Sustainable Solutions
We focus on eco-friendly practices, utilising reusable containers to significantly reduce waste and environmental impact.
Regulatory Compliance
Our services adhere to all relevant UK regulations, ensuring your facility meets the highest standards of hazardous waste management.
Types of Hazardous Waste Managed:
- Cytotoxic and Cytostatic Waste: Proper containment and disposal in compliance with health regulations.
- Pharmaceutical Waste: Safe disposal of waste contaminated by various medicines.
- Chemical Waste: Secure handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals used in healthcare settings.
- Infectious Waste: Effective containment and disposal to prevent the spread of infections.
Enquire today about our hazardous waste disposal services.
How to Dispose of Hazardous Waste
Properly handling hazardous waste is essential for protecting human health and the environment. By following these steps, organisations and individuals can ensure safe and compliant disposal:
Identify and Classify
You’ll need an understanding of what hazardous waste is as it’s vital to accurately determine which materials on your premises are considered hazardous waste. Categorise them using the specific waste classification codes to ensure proper handling and disposal. Hazardous waste includes a wide range of substances such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, infectious waste, and certain types of electronic waste.
Securely Store Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste must be stored securely to prevent accidents and environmental harm. Use designated containers with clear labels indicating the contents. Never mix different types of hazardous waste. Some materials, like chemicals or cleaning products, require specific storage conditions.
Where Does Hazardous Waste Go? Professional Collection Options
You require a specialised and licensed waste management company to handle the disposal of hazardous waste. These professionals will have the expertise and resource to safely transport, treat, and dispose of hazardous materials in compliance with regulations.
What Happens to Hazardous Waste? Treatment and Disposal
Wondering what happens to your hazardous waste once it’s been collected?
Some types of hazardous waste can be recycled but there are those that can’t, in either case, whenever hazardous waste is transported, it must be accompanied by a document known as a hazardous waste consignment note. Meticulous records of all hazardous waste generated, stored, and disposed of must be kept.
Environmental Considerations
The improper handling of hazardous waste poses significant risks to human health and the environment. Effective waste management isn’t only a regulatory requirement, but also a moral and ethical obligation. By understanding the correct procedures and enlisting the help of licensed specialists, you can minimise your environmental impact and protect public safety.
Browse Our Hazardous Waste Disposal Range
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80-20 Trends Audit Flyer
Our 80/20 trends audit focuses on the 20% of departments that produce around 80% of your total waste to determine cost savings and sustainability impact reduction opportunities.
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The Four Walls Brochure
Introducing you to our four walls approach; driving safety and environmental change from WITHIN healthcare.
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S14 | Cytotoxic Sharps Container
14 Litre cytotoxic container for sharps used in chemotherapy treatment; Inbuilt safety tray makes the container ideal for infusion bays.
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S22 | Cytotoxic Sharps Container
22 Litre cytotoxic container for sharps used in chemotherapy treatment; Inbuilt safety tray makes the container ideal for infusion bays.
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S32 | Cytotoxic Sharps Container
32 Litre cytotoxic sharps container with a counterweighted safety tray; ideal for major sharps use in oncology environments.
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S32A+ | Cytotoxic Sharps Access Plus Container
32 Litre cytotoxic sharps container designed for use in secure oncology settings.
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CT64 | Cytotoxic Waste Container
64 Litre Cytotoxic container designed for cytotoxic / cytostatic waste; ideally suited to oncology infusion bays.
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S14A+ | Pharmaceutical Waste Access Plus Container
14 Litre pharmaceutical waste container, tamper-proof design with inbuilt overfill protection
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S22A+ | Pharmaceutical Waste Access Plus Container
Pharmaceutical waste container designed for compact mounting, easy mobility and open access in secure areas.
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S32A+ | Pharmaceutical Waste Access Plus Container
32L Pharmaceutical waste container for the containment of pharmaceuticals and medications in secure areas.
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PH64 | Pharmaceutical Waste Access Plus Container
64L Pharmaceutical waste container, ideal for secure areas generating large volumes of pharmaceutical waste.
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S14 | Sharpsmart Reusable Sharps Container
14 Litre container for sharps contamined with medicinal and chemical products. Fitted with a counterweighted safety tray and ‘no-hands’ access.
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S22 | Sharpsmart Reusable Sharps Container
22 Litre container for sharps contamined with medicinal and chemical products; inbuilt gravity-sensitive safety tray and overfill protection
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S32 | Sharpsmart Reusable Sharps Container
32 Litre reusable container for medicinally contaminated sharps; features an inbuilt counterweighted safety tray.
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S32A+ | Sharpsmart Access Plus Reusable Sharps Container
32 Litre medicinally contaminated sharps container designed for use in operating rooms and secure non-public areas.
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Waste Segregation Matrix Poster
This educative colour-coded waste matrix outlines correct containers and contents for disposal of all streams of healthcare waste.
Be Sustainable. Choose Reusable
99.6% reduction in the amount of plastic landfilled per annum; 84% reduction in carbon emissions. Upon converting from reusable sharps containers to the Sharpsmart reusable sharps system, one hospital achieved a 28% waste reduction across their 103 facilities, achieving a total waste reduction of 3.9 tons of plastic and cardboard waste per 100 beds per annum. Furthermore, a 51% reduction in container exchange labour was achieved by the install of larger Sharpsmart containers that were more suitable to volume requirements.
Regulatory Bodies
The governing bodies that oversee the safe and compliant handling, transport and disposal of healthcare-generated wastes include:
- Environment Agency
- Department of Transport
- Department of Health
- Health & Safety Executive (HSE)
- NHS Improvement
Healthcare Waste Containers designed for safety
Sharpsmart has reconsidered safety and security in the patient setting.
For sharps disposal, clinical offensive and infectious waste, cytotoxic and pharmaceuticals management, more is required to protect the safety of healthcare staff and patients. Sharpsmart has worked in UK healthcare for over 15 years, and has collaborated with clinicians to design the safest, most user-accessible and most secure sharps and clinical waste containment systems in the world. Puncture-proof, tamper-proof, leakproof, and hands-free to eliminate cross-contamination – we are changing safety at every step of the user journey. Unclean containers for infectious wastes is simply not an option.
The World’s Safest Reusable Cytotoxic Waste Container
Stop paying to burn every single-use container you fill
Sharpsmart’s mobile and hands-free cytotoxic waste containment system eliminates single-use container purchasing, assembly, bagging and boxing, the associated risks, and the costs of sending every full container to high-temperature incineration. With an inbuilt safety tray for safe sharps deposition and anti-tampering features, our cytotoxic series of containers has set a new benchmark of safety, sustainability and security in an oncology setting.
Secure pharmaceutical waste management
Protecting staff and facilities in the collection of expired drugs and controlled substances
Setting a new industry benchmark in secure pharmaceutical waste management, the Sharpsmart pharmaceutical containment system mitigates unnecessary risk for healthcare practitioners and the public in the containment, disposal, transport and destruction of partially used or expired medications. Through its safety-engineered design, our unique containment system eliminates tampering, pillaging and misappropriation of discarded pharmaceuticals.
Why Choose Sharpsmart for Hazardous Waste Disposal?
We’re only as good as what our UK-wide customers say about us. Read on to hear about their experience of working with Sharpsmart.
“Willing to go the extra mile..”
Sharpsmart’s service is excellent; their staff have a strong knowledge of clinical waste management and are always willing to go the extra mile to assist in any operational issues on site
Louise Wood, Estates Officer
Cumberland Infirmary
“Reduces our footprint…”
The reason why we chose to use the Sharpsmart sharps container was due to the sustainability issues of being able to recycle the actual sharps bin rather than incinerating them and causing more issues with carbon footprint.
June Ayre, Infection Control Matron
George Eliot Hospital
“Smooth Transition, reduced sharps injuries…”
Most people within the NHS will look back and wonder how we managed without Sharpsmart. The planning that went into ensuring that transition was smooth was well worth the effort, resulting in fewer staff needlestick exposures and sharps injuries.
Specialist in Infection Control
James Paget Hospital
“Such Nice People…”
Happy to recommend Sharpsmart. Good service, good products, genuinely nice people to do business with. Happy customer! We’re very glad we found Sharpsmart.
Lyn Harding, Practice Manager
One One Nine Dental
“Helps staff overcome any issues…”
“Guy has been amazing from the start, always willing to offer advice or put me in contact with other Sharpsmart employees or customers who I can turn to for advice if needed. He’s always willing to travel to the Trust in person and helps staff overcome any issues or concerns.”
Michael Brownjohn, Waste Manager
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
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