Beauty & Cosmetic

City Hygiene offers an extensive waste management services for the beauty therapy industry and cosmetics salons.  The table below is a guide to what kinds of waste products we can manage and the industry compliant methods by which this waste is safely disposed of.

Description of WasteProducts RequiredEWC CodeWaste CategoryMethod of DisplosalNotes
SharpsSharps Bin - Yellow lid18.01.09HazardousIncineration / alternative treatmentContaminated with medical residue such as local anaesthetic needles and other disposable instruments.
Cytotoxic / static sharpsSharps Bin - Purple lid18.01.08HazardousIncineration Contaminated with cytotoxic /static medicines such as Botox treatments, hormones and steroids.
SharpsSharps Bin - Orange lid18.01.01Non-HazardousIncineration / alternative treatmentAcupuncture needles, blades, tattoo needles
Offensive WasteTiger Bags18.01.04Non-HazardousDeep LandfillNon infectious offensive waste such as sanitary waste, incontinence pads and Nappies. Non infectious swabs and dressings.
Sanitary WasteTiger Bags18.01.5Non-HazardousDeep LandfillNon infectious offensive waste such as sanitary waste.

Call City Hygiene today on 0115 9 007 311 to discuss your individual waste management requirements or to book an appointment with one of our consultants.