Originally Posted by evepod

hello there

i am just about to set up my new podiatry practice soon in england and am just researching or asking which companys people use for collecting there clinical waste ?
is it a costly business doing this ? and how often it needs to be collected as just starting dont really think i need it weekly so can it be collected on a monthly or quartly basis ?

some other podiatrist i do know dont even have there waste collected , is this legal ?
or does it depend on the type of waste (not including sharps of course)

would be interested in peoples experienced knowledge in this area

eve

Originally Posted by twirly

Hi Eve & to Podiatry Arena.



I use my local councils waste collection service for sharps, yellow bag clinical waste & also a trade waste bin for other items. The trade bin is emptied weekly & sharps & yellow bag collections are arranged as I need them.

According to my local council any waste generated by a business is classified as trade waste & an individual or company could potentially be fined for disposing of such items via a domestic bin. Sharps & yellow bags are classed as clinical waste & a duty of care invoice is applicable in this instance. Failure to comply with the 'duty of care' is a criminal offence.

Some Podiatry/Chiropody suppliers also provide sharps collections service though you may be better contacting them directly.

Good luck in your new venture.

Regards,

Mandy.