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Our dental waste collection service
We partner with trusted commercial waste providers to offer a bespoke, regular collection service that handles all types of dental waste, ensuring your practice stays compliant and safe. Here’s how it works.
Receive a quote
Receive a bespoke quote based on the location and waste needs of your practice.
Start your service
If you choose to proceed with our quote, we’ll get started with the onboarding process right away.
Getting started with dental waste collection
With our services, setting up dental waste collection is easy. Here’s how to get started with a hassle-free dental waste collection.
Tell us your needs
Let us know the types and amounts of waste your practice handles, like sharps, amalgam, or clinical waste. We’ll help you find the right collection solution.
Get your quote
We’ll provide a quote from trusted dental waste providers so you can choose a service that fits your budget and needs.
Schedule your collection
Arrange regular pickups to keep your practice safe, compliant, and waste-free.
Dental waste types
Managing dental waste effectively is crucial for maintaining a safe, compliant, and hygienic practice. Understanding the different types of waste your dental practice produces ensures you dispose of each correctly, protecting the environment and your staff.
Below we highlight the key dental waste types and how they should be managed:
Amalgam waste
Amalgam waste includes amalgam fillings and mercury particles, needing careful disposal to avoid pollution.
Sharps waste
Sharps waste includes needles and blades, requiring sharps containers to prevent injury.
Gypsum-based waste
Gypsum-based waste is created from dental moulds that must be disposed of responsibly.
General waste
General waste covers non-hazardous, everyday waste such as office materials.
Dental plaster
Dental plaster waste refers to leftover plaster from moulds, requiring safe disposal.
Sanitary waste
Sanitary waste includes hygiene products, hand towels, and feminine hygiene items from washrooms. Proper sanitary waste disposal is essential for maintaining a clean and safe environment for staff and patients.
Dry mixed recycling
Commercial dry mixed recycling covers not contaminated recyclables like paper, cardboard, and plastic bottles. Managing your dry mixed recycling properly helps reduce waste going to landfill.
Chemical waste
Chemical waste includes developer solutions, disinfectants, and composites.
Pharmaceutical waste
Pharmaceutical waste includes expired or unused medications and anaesthetics requiring special disposal.
Minimisation strategies for dental waste
Reduce waste, boost sustainability, and stay compliant with these straightforward business waste minimisation strategies.
Implement amalgam separators
Installing amalgam separators captures and recycles mercury-containing dental amalgam, keeping it out of wastewater, a legal requirement for all dental practices.
Switch to digital imaging
Switching from traditional X-ray film to digital imaging reduces the need for film and chemicals, reducing chemical waste and silver contamination.
Buy in bulk and use dispensers
Purchasing items like fluoride gels in bulk reduces packaging waste, and using dispensers for soap and disinfectants avoids single-use packages.
The importance of correct dental waste management and collection
Proper dental waste management is crucial for maintaining a safe, compliant, and hygienic environment in dental practices. Dental clinics generate various types of waste, including hazardous materials that pose risks to health and the environment if improperly handled.
Key reasons why proper dental waste management matters:
Health and safety
Dental waste can include sharp instruments, blood-soaked materials, and potentially infectious items. Incorrect disposal increases the risk of injuries, cross-contamination, and the spread of infections to staff, patients, and waste handlers.
Environmental protection
Some dental waste, such as amalgam fillings containing mercury, can cause environmental harm if disposed of improperly. Ensuring these materials are collected and processed correctly helps reduce pollution and safeguards ecosystems.
Legal compliance
Dental practices must adhere to strict commercial waste regulations. Failure to follow these guidelines can result in fines, legal action, and reputational damage. Proper waste collection services ensure clinics meet all necessary legal requirements.
Dental waste collection services across the UK
We provide reliable dental waste collection services nationwide, helping dental practices safely dispose of items like sharps, amalgam, and clinical waste. Whether you’re an NHS practice or a private clinic, we can arrange tailored services to keep your practice clean and compliant.
London commercial waste collection
Our trusted providers deliver expert dental waste services across London. From used gloves and masks to sharps and dental moulds, our London commercial waste collection services help busy practices manage waste efficiently.
Manchester commercial waste collection
Our Manchester commercial waste collection services support practices across the city. We collect and dispose of sharps, contaminated PPE, amalgam waste and more, making it easy to stay on top of hygiene and compliance.
Birmingham commercial waste collection
We provide expert dental waste collection for clinics and surgeries throughout Birmingham. Our Birmingham commercial waste collection services include regular dental waste pick-ups to help your team manage everyday waste safely and responsibly.
Leeds commercial waste collection
Our trusted providers offer tailored dental waste collection services for surgeries across Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region. Our Leeds commercial waste collection services support dental practices with flexible, reliable collections that suit your schedule.
Bristol commercial waste collection
We offer reliable dental waste services across Bristol. From sharps bins to clinical waste bags, our Bristol commercial waste collection services keep dental practices safe, hygienic and compliant.
Liverpool commercial waste collection
We provide professional dental waste collection across Liverpool. Our Liverpool commercial waste collection services make it simple for dental practices to manage clinical waste, protect staff and patients, and stay compliant with local regulations.