Sanitary Waste
WM101 offers end-to-end sanitary waste disposal services, ensuring all organisations and their premises are equipped to handle sanitary waste safely, sensitively, and in accordance with relevant legal requirements.
Sanitary Waste Disposal
Responsible sanitary waste management is crucial in ensuring users have safe and comfortable access to the necessary facilities. Correct sanitary waste disposal is also a legal requirement – aiming to protect people, infrastructure, and the environment from the impact of sanitary products.
Due to the risks of mishandling sanitary waste bins (infections, odours, pests, and contamination), it is recommended that general cleaning staff do not attend to their disposal. It is common practice to outsource sanitary waste disposal to qualified specialists, ensuring a cleaner and safer process for everyone.
Our Sanitary Waste Bin Solutions
WM101 acts as your dedicated waste department, operating on a consultative basis to advise the best practices for your everyday sanitary waste disposal needs. We are partnered with licenced, reputable waste collection facilities across the UK, ensuring a prompt, regular collection service for nappy and sanitary waste bins, wherever you’re based.
We supply sanitary waste bins with pedals and modesty flaps as standard, with options for automatic operation where applicable. On each collection, your dedicated service provider will discreetly extract the waste, thoroughly sanitise the unit, and lay a new odour-blocking liner – with as little disruption as possible.
Our nappy waste bins enable you to handle all waste per current legislation, with pedal operation for added convenience and protection against contamination. For environments with high volumes of nappy waste (e.g., nurseries), we supply a range of sizes to suit the available space, demand, and budget.
Sanitary Waste Disposal Regulations
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 cover a range of workplace waste management protocols, including sanitary waste disposal. Importantly, it states that all businesses must provide suitable and sufficient means of sanitary waste disposal in readily accessible places (female or unisex washrooms).
The Water Industries Act 1991 specifies that no waste that can cause blockages in a sewer or drain system should be flushed down the toilet. These regulations are likely to be broken if users do not have access to appropriate sanitary waste bins, as incorrect disposal (flushing) will be the only available option.
The Environmental Protection Act 1990 outlines businesses’ responsibilities for collecting, storing, and disposing of any waste produced on their premises as a means of protecting the environment. This includes sanitary waste disposal, as these products often have a significant effect on beaches, wildlife, and water supplies.
Sanitary Waste Bin Management from WM101
WM101 offers comprehensive support with sanitary waste bin management, organising secure and traceable collections to ensure client premises are clean and safe. We stay at the forefront of changing legislation, working with you to align solutions with relevant regulatory requirements and business targets for public and environmental protection.
There are several benefits of effective sanitary waste disposal, including:
- Easy & efficient disposal process
- Improved hygiene & cleanliness
- Employee, customer & visitor comfort
- Fewer callouts for blockages
- Reduced impact on the environment
- Legal compliance & peace of mind
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it a legal requirement to have sanitary bins?
According to the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, all businesses must provide appropriate means for sanitary waste disposal in female and unisex washrooms.
How often should sanitary bins be emptied?
Sanitary bin waste may be collected anywhere from twice a week to once a month, depending on your business requirements – i.e., the number of users and bin volume capacity.
What happens to sanitary bin waste?
Once your sanitary waste has been collected, it will be transferred to an identifiable bag to indicate that it is offensive waste. It will then be sent to landfills or for incineration.
Get low-cost waste collections for your business
WM101 has a team of specialists ready to help you optimise your waste management. Contact us for your free site visit and quotation today!