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Comparing dental waste collection services is easy. 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 to easily compare services:
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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.
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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.