Sanitary waste is controlled waste
Sanitary waste - By law, sanitary waste is a controlled waste under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
This act places a legal "Duty of Care", to ensure that all sanitary waste produced on your premises is correctly managed right up to the point of final disposal.
70% of sewerage system blockages are attributed to sanitary waste.
don't flush Sanitary waste -
The Water Industries Act 1991 also states that no sanitary waste items and panty liners should be flushed that could cause a blockage within a sewer or drain.
Sanitary waste disposal facilities for your business
Sanitary waste facilities -
Regulation 21 of the Approved Code of Practice, in the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, advises that -
"in the case of water closets used by women, suitable means should be provided for the disposal of sanitary dressings"
Sanitary waste must be handled by a licensed waste carrier and taken to an authorised point of disposal.
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