Coronavirus Infectious Waste Management

Initial Medical is supporting healthcare facilities throughout the UK with the collection and disposal of waste contaminated or potentially contaminated with coronaviruses.

We are focused on protecting healthcare environments and can provide a specialist disinfection of premises to help prevent the spread of coronavirus infections.

Key to our operations is keeping our customers compliant with the complex legislation surrounding clinical waste. As experts in the collection and disposal of healthcare waste, we adhere to all NHS and legislative guidelines.

Correct Hazardous Waste Management

Under the Government guidance “COVID-19: Guidance for infection prevention and control in healthcare settings”, any waste generated from a possible or a confirmed case of coronavirus must be disposed of as Category B waste.

This is identified as Orange-stream infectious waste, which is waste known or suspected to contain pathogens in Category B suitable for disposal by alternative treatment.

Any infectious waste produced, including gloves, aprons/overalls, face masks, paper towels, swabs, should be disposed of into UN3291 orange clinical waste bags and handled accordingly. There is currently no requirement to double-bag waste produced.