Waste Disposal in Health and Social Care

Clinical and sharps waste is produced on a daily basis in community services, requiring specific disposal methods in order to comply with waste legislation. Initial Medical provide a trusted, specialist waste management service to support community services in their hazardous waste disposal, including an industry leading product range and reliable guidance from our local consultants.

We service an extensive range of community services including:

Schools
Universities
Training centres

Social care and services
Local councils
Property and construction services

Services we can help you with

Clinical Waste

Ensure the safe and compliant storage of clinical waste with Initial's specialist waste bins, bags and wheelie bins.

Offensive Waste

Store your offensive waste effectively with our tear-resistant tiger bags and trusted collections by expert technicians.

Sharps Disposal

Prevent sharps injuries to staff and patients using our safe and easy to use range of sharps storage containers.

Pharmaceutical Bins

Safely store and dispose of out of date or unwanted medicines using our robust, colour-coded pharmaceutical waste containers.

Hand Hygiene

Maintain safe levels of hand hygiene as a first line of defense against the spread of illness using our specialist Steri 7 range.

Surface Hygiene

Prevent cross contamination by using our surface hygiene infection control products to protect your staff, patients and business.

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Waste Colour Coding Guide

Understanding the difference between waste streams can be confusing, especially for businesses and services producing a wide range of clinical waste. Our free Colour Coding Guides provide comprehensive and accessible support to your business, helping you to identify waste types and understand which waste streams must be used.

Free Onsite Survey

Receive your free onsite survey from an Initial Medical consultant to examine your waste disposal needs and legal requirements.

Service promise

1. Contact

Trusted, local consultants
Enquiries returned within 24 hours

2. Survey

We will visit your practice and carry out a comprehensive review of your waste management practices.

Free survey from a specialist Medical consultant
Bespoke service schedule based on your needs
Full guidance on your waste legislation requirements

3. Installation

Our expert technicians will carry out a thorough installation service or provide the required containers if no installation is required.

Appointment scheduled at a time to suit you
Specialist guidance on how to use and manage our containers
Minimal disruption to your practice

4. Service

Your local expert technician will service your waste based on your bespoke service agreement.

Hands on support from your local Medical consultant
Servicing tailored to suit your business's schedule