Warning after needlestick injury
“Terrified mum-of-four has warned others to be alert after a discarded hypodermic needle got stuck in her hand while she was gardening. ” The woman, who wished to remain anonymous but […]
clinical waste
Protest against clinical waste incinerator near Harthill
“A protest against a planned clinical waste incinerator near Harthill is to take place this weekend. “Residents of Harthill, Eastfield, Greenrigg, Shotts, Breich and Fauldhouse have all raised concerns about […]
Reading to stop domestic clinical/sanitary waste collections?
‘A Labour councillor has “kicked up a stink” over a decision to stop the special collection of unpleasant clinical waste after complaints from the public. ‘Following a decision by one […]
Waste security?
Tiger stripe bags left outside a London branch of Boots the Chemist in the early morning of 21st April were not only still there today, 26th April, a full 4 […]
Tiger stripe waste on the streets of London
In a scene that will be repeated across London every day, Tiger stripe bags of waste are left on a busy London pavement without a care for safety or security, […]
Helping others to help themselves
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has created, for members only, a step-by-step guide to waste disposal (http://www.avma.org/issues/environment/wastedisposal/clinical.asp) including advise on carcasses and animal waste, pharmaceuticals, cbatteries and chemicals, recycl;ables […]
Sharps disposal training
For the very many home sharps users in the UK instruction in safe sharps disposal is limited or non-existent. Indeed, many users are provided with sharps and no method for […]
Model guidelines for home-generated pharmaceutical collection programs in California
Thanks to CalRecycle for updated information on the development of model guidelines for home-generated pharmaceutical collection programs in California. Last updated: Monday, December 21, 2020
“Fears” over proposals for Wakefield clinical waste centre
Plans for the conversion of a building in Normanton into a waste treatment centre dealing with “as much as” 34,000 tonnes of waste a year are receiving a predictably rocky ride […]
Charges to collect discarded sharps
Local Authorities have a statutory obligation to collect discarded sharps and related hazardous waste items from public land. Audit of LA performance standardsidentifies a widely variable standard of operation, with some […]
Recycling deal for medical sharps waste
BD, one of the world’s largest sharps and syringe manufacturers, and Waste Management plan a joint venture to recycle medical sharps waste from hospitals. The companies are jointly launching the […]
Environment Agency – WM2 Technical Guidance, April 2011 update
The Environment Agency have updated its technical guidance document WM2 Last updated: Sunday, November 9, 2014
National Guidance for Healthcare Waste Water Discharges
Water UK published on 11th April its National Guidance for Healthcare Waste Water Discharges. The document will be reviewed in detail over the next few days, but a quick glance […]
Managing surgical drainage fluids
The disposal of drainage canisters has been a thorny subject for a few years now. On rather shaky and “secret” data, that on eventual review is sufficient to cause concern […]
Manufacturers work to reduce clinical waste
There is much chatter at present, and many glossy advertisements backed up with frothy press releases, to describe the work of a consortium of major medical device manufacturers who promise […]
Sharps theft
Sharps bins are attractive to addicts. They contain needles and syringes, and where drug disposal is less good may contain narcotic analgesics and other controlled drugs conveniently drawn up in […]
Medical wastes for sale
The Clinical Waste Discussion Forum has repeatedly commented on the risks associated with and underlying causes of a deadly trade in used items of clinical (medical) waste. Last updated: Wednesday, […]
HTM 07 01 Update published
The Department of Health has published the updated HTM 07-01: Safe Management of Healthcare Waste guidance document. This can be accessed on the ‘Space for Health’ website: Last updated: Tuesday, […]
Malta incinerator problems
The management of clinical wastes in Malta has a long and troubled history. An old and heavily polluting hospital incinerator was used far past its use-by date, in direct contravention of EU […]
Scrapping special collections of incontinence waste?
Rotherham Borough Council says scrapping special collections of incontinence waste will save £80,000 a year and officials deny there are any dangers to health. The council adds that special safeguards […]
Europe’s burning desire for alternatives to medical waste incineration
Mar 28, 2011 03:30 ET Frost & Sullivan: Europe’s Burning Desire for Alternatives to Medical Waste Incineration Last updated: Friday, May 10, 2019
Business Briefing – Healthcare Wate Management
Frost & Sullivan business briefing “Healthcare waste management – A brighter future” Accessible at http://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/25841 Last updated: Sunday, August 4, 2013
Penalty for dumping used needle “grossly inadequate”
Dumping used needles, in playgrounds, parks, alleyways or wherever puts lives at risk, generates fear among communities and lowers property values. In every way, it is unacceptable behavior. Last updated: […]
Hospital waste to haute couture
The Clinical Waste Discussion Forum has been pleased to provide information about the work of InterCare and their efforts to proved medical aid for Africa from unused medical items and pharmaceuticals […]
Spillage of clinical wastes from vehicles
Several bags of clinical (medical) waste have been found along US 30 in Warsaw, Indiana. The bags were reported to contain medical waste and other items that came from Kosciusko Community Hospital. […]
Medical waste disposal in Mosul, Iraq
Mosul’s waste disposal plans cause controversy. It is being widely reported that an acrid stench hangs over the medical waste landfill site in Hay al-Arabi, north of Mosul, Iraq. Last updated: […]
Hygiene precautions for waste handlers
Blenkharn Environmental has considerable experience in the audit and assessment of biosafety and hygiene precautions for waste handlers. Embracing safety enhancements for all of those involved in the generation of a diverse range […]
DIY Tattoo risks
DIY tattoo kits are advertised extensively on the internet and there is evidence that many such kits, mainly originating from China, are being supplied in the UK. Last updated: Tuesday, […]
Prescribing data to be published
The environmental impact of pharmaceutical waste is rightly a matter of concern, even if some individuals within the Environment Agency are using those concerns as an excuse or tool to […]
Man charged after biohazard found in trash bin
A place for everything, and everything in it’s place! “A 44-year-old man was accused of illegally disposing of medical waste after employees of a Cocoa business found blood and body […]