Dental waste disposal involves the proper handling and disposal of waste generated in dental practices, including sharps, gypsum, amalgam, and other potentially hazardous materials. Ensuring compliance with safety regulations reduces risks to both patients and staff while safeguarding the environment. Sharp waste disposal refers to the safe handling and discarding of items that can cut or puncture the skin, such as needles, and syringes. These items are placed in designated sharps bins, which are secure containers designed to prevent injuries and reduce the risk of infection.
Expert Dental Waste Management
Stericycle’s dental waste management services provide comprehensive solutions for dental practices, ensuring compliance and environmental responsibility.
From proper disposal of amalgam waste to efficient management of sharps, trust us for reliable and professional waste management tailored to your needs.
Safe & Compliant Disposal of Gypsum Waste
We specialise in the safe and compliant disposal of gypsum waste, ensuring environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance for your dental practice.
Our expert team handles the collection, transportation, and disposal of gypsum waste, providing peace of mind and efficient waste management solutions tailored to your needs.
Trust Stericycle for reliable and environmentally friendly gypsum waste disposal services!
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Compliant Disposal Services for All Types of Dental Waste
As an industry leader, Stericycle understands the importance of compliantly managing the collection, transportation, treatment, and appropriate disposal of various types of dental waste as required by regulations in your area. These are just an example of some of the waste types we collect from dental practices:
Sharps Waste
We offer various collection types for sharps waste, including non-hazardous material, medicinally contaminated or cytotoxic substances.
Gypsum Waste
Used in most dental casts, gypsum has a high sulphate content and must be disposed of compliantly. We offer a range of sealed containers for you to store all types of gypsum waste.
Tiger & Orange Bags
Tiger bags are for offensive, non-infectious waste or soft items contaminated with offensive clinical waste. Orange bags are for infectious/potentially infectious soft clinical waste contaminated with blood/bodily fluids.
Amalgam Waste
Our containers allow the secure storage of amalgam waste, a type of dental filling material that contains mercury. We ensure this hazardous waste is disposed of compliantly.
‘We’re passionate about providing top quality dental care for our patients and working with a partner who can offer a similar high level of service across our practice network. We couldn’t be more pleased with the sustainable and cost effective solutions that Stericycle is providing us - and helping us continue to meet strict industry compliance.’
Kerry Gordon, Operational Lead, Clear Dental
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X-ray Chemicals
Dental Sharps Containers
Stericycle provides a diverse selection of sharps bins and containers, including yellow, orange, and purple options, ranging from 0.5 litres to 22 litres in size. Made from recycled materials.
Gypsum Waste Containers
Gypsum in dental moulds has a high sulphate content. Combining high sulphate content waste with biodegradable waste produces highly toxic and odorous hydrogen sulphide gas. Because of this, gypsum is banned from normal landfill. Infectious gypsum waste must be incinerated.
Non-infectious waste can be consigned for incineration or recovery.
Lead Waste Containers
The lead foils contained within dental x-ray film packets can be toxic and must be securely disposed of. Our lead waste container provides a safe and compliant solution for the disposal of lead wastes.
Dental Waste Bags
Stericycle can provide durable, color-coded clinical waste bags designed for the safe and compliant disposal of both hazardous and non-hazardous materials; Tiger, Orange, Yellow & Black. Made from recycled materials.
X-Ray Chemicals Containers
X-ray dental fixer is a hazardous waste because of its high silver content. X-ray dental developer is less hazardous but it cannot be mixed with fixer solution. Our x-ray chemical containers provides a safe and compliant solution for disposing of these liquids.
Dental Sharps Containers
Stericycle provides a diverse selection of sharps bins and containers, including yellow, orange, and purple options, ranging from 0.5 litres to 22 litres in size. Made from recycled materials.
Gypsum Waste Containers
Gypsum in dental moulds has a high sulphate content. Combining high sulphate content waste with biodegradable waste produces highly toxic and odorous hydrogen sulphide gas. Because of this, gypsum is banned from normal landfill. Infectious gypsum waste must be incinerated.
Non-infectious waste can be consigned for incineration or recovery.
Lead Waste Containers
The lead foils contained within dental x-ray film packets can be toxic and must be securely disposed of. Our lead waste container provides a safe and compliant solution for the disposal of lead wastes.
Dental Waste Bags
Stericycle can provide durable, color-coded clinical waste bags designed for the safe and compliant disposal of both hazardous and non-hazardous materials; Tiger, Orange, Yellow & Black. Made from recycled materials.
X-Ray Chemicals Containers
X-ray dental fixer is a hazardous waste because of its high silver content. X-ray dental developer is less hazardous but it cannot be mixed with fixer solution. Our x-ray chemical containers provides a safe and compliant solution for disposing of these liquids.
Why Stericycle?
Your single nationwide provider
With 19 facilities and a fleet of over 320 trucks, Stericycle ensures seamless, expert waste management across the UK, prioritising safety, sustainability and compliance.
Your sustainability partner
Our sustainable solutions and services helped customers divert 46 thousand tonnes of plastics from landfills and treat 590 thousand tonnes of medical waste during 2023, reducing environmental impact.
Your end-to-end solution
Stericycle offers peace of mind with regulatory compliance and traceability throughout the entire process. We manage every aspect of dental waste in-house, from collection to disposal.
Dental Waste Disposal: A Guide to Compliance and Sustainability
Dental waste disposal is critical to maintaining a safe and environmentally responsible practice. Stericycle recently undertook research within the dental sector and this video provides valuable insight into the findings and the importance of compliance with regulations and adopting sustainable practices.
Learn how Stericycle, a leading provider of dental waste disposal services, can help your dental practice ensure proper handling, transportation, and disposal of regulated dental waste.
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Frequently asked questions about dental waste
Dental waste includes sharps, gypsum, amalgam, x-ray fixer and developer and other potentially hazardous materials. Stericycle provides safe, compliant disposal solutions for all these types of waste, ensuring proper collection, storage, and disposal according to regulatory standards.
The most hazardous dental waste includes amalgam waste, which contains mercury. Gypsum waste, when improperly discarded, can release harmful gases, while chemical waste from disinfectants and x-ray solutions can harm the environment. For proper disposal discover our locations today!
Stericycle offers secure storage solutions for dental waste, including specialised containers for sharps, gypsum, x-ray fixer and developer and amalgam waste disposal. These containers are designed to prevent contamination and accidents, ensuring safe storage of hazardous materials. Customisable options are available depending on the type and volume of waste generated.
Dental molds made of gypsum should go to recycling facilities to avoid harmful gases in landfills. These materials are easy to shape, durable, and provide accurate impressions. Proper disposal through gypsum waste containers ensures environmental safety.
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