Healthcare risk waste is any waste that poses a risk due to its potential infectious nature. Dealing with this waste correctly is important for every hospital.
We found that only 66% of the waste in yellow bags is healthcare risk waste. We need to address this because healthcare risk waste is the most expensive waste to dispose of.
Remember if you haven’t measured it, you can't manage it.
Measuring, monitoring and benchmarking waste in healthcare facilities
Related topic
Healthcare Risk Waste Training
Training on how to promote best practice healthcare risk waste management is available to Stericycle customers who are a HSE facility or community healthcare organisation.
Resources
Best practice guidance
Best Practice Guide on Healthcare Risk Waste Reduction (PDF, 2.77MB, 4 pages)
Best Practice Guide on Healthcare Risk Waste efficiency in Theatres (PDF, 1.73MB, 4 pages)
Best Practice on Bin Placement (PDF, 1.38MB, 2 pages)
Signage
Risk Waste Segregation (Category B) poster (PDF, 197KB, 1 page)
