Aesthetics waste is more prevalent than ever in today’s society, where semi-invasive cosmetic procedures are the norm in many salons and aesthetics clinics.
If you work in the aesthetics industry, such as administering treatments or cleaning in a salon, you will no doubt have dealt with the waste material accumulated during treatments such as used syringes and other medicinal products used during beauty treatments such as lip filler and botox.
Getting rid of this clinical waste comes with significant risks, and it must be managed safely. This is where Envirotec Hygiene Services‘ professional staff come in.
We can remove all waste types, provide you with specialist orange bins and orange bag disposal services so you can manage such waste properly and in line with health regulations, and help you manage any and all healthcare environments.
In this blog, we’ll go through what aesthetic waste is and the types, how to make sure its handled safely and disposed of correctly, and how to ensure safety for your employees and yourself when handling this kind of clinical waste, as well as discuss how to lessen the environmental impact of aesthetics waste.
Aesthetics Waste: What Is It?
Aesthetics waste refers to waste produced from beauty treatments and cosmetic procedures such as botox and lip filler injections. This type of waste poses a risk of infection or harm (such as from bodily fluids or used needles) and must be managed properly by properly trained professionals to avoid exposure to potentially infectious substances and protect public health.
Aesthetics waste includes materials like used needles, syringes, gloves, and other items contaminated with bodily fluids. It is subject to strict regulations to ensure it is disposed of safely and effectively. Improper disposal can lead to infectious agents coming into contact with employees, surfaces, and clients.
Clinical Waste
Clinical waste refers to waste that contains blood or other body fluids, excretions, drugs, or other pharmaceutical products. In healthcare settings, pharmaceutical waste and healthcare waste management is key to prevent chemically contaminated waste from coming into contact with humans or surfaces.
Sharps Waste
Sharps waste includes needles, syringes, and other sharp objects that can cause injury and carry a risk of infection, such as those used in certain beauty treatments. For public health and public safety, sharps bins should be used to dispose of needles.
Infectious Waste
Infectious waste includes waste that may contain pathogens in sufficient concentration or quantity to cause disease in susceptible hosts. This can include blood bags, used incontinence pads,
Cytostatic Waste
Cytostatic waste includes waste from chemotherapy and other cancer treatments that can be hazardous to human health, including used cytostatic medicines. These usually come from healthcare settings where proper processes must be followed to ensure safety.
Safe Handling and Disposal of Aesthetics Waste
Hazardous materials are everywhere in an aesthetic treatment salon, and when you’re dealing with proper disposal of injectable fillers and toxins, residues from peels, and even cotton pads and latex gloves which have been contaminated with bodily fluids or secretions, you need to know how to protect public health and yourself when handling them:
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling aesthetics waste, including gloves and an apron.
- Use leak-proof containers and bins that are designed for safe storage and disposal of aesthetics waste.
- Ensure that all waste is disposed of in accordance with local regulations and guidelines.
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Correct Segregation
Proper segregation of hazardous waste is crucial in healthcare facilities and any place where aesthetic treatments are administered.
Unlike non hazardous waste, non clinical waste, and food waste, aesthetics waste must be segregated into colour coded bins and bags such as yellow bags for correct disposal.
Infection Prevention
Segregating clinical infectious waste from non-infectious waste prevents cross-contamination, such as using color-coded bins and bags to identify different types of waste, such as orange for clinical infectious waste and yellow for highly infectious waste.
This infection prevention not only protects your staff and clients, but also stops other hazards from becoming prevalent.
Regulatory Compliance and Worker Safety
Make sure you’re aligning with local regulatory compliance guidelines for proper segregation and aesthetics waste management by implementing measures to protect healthcare workers from exposure to hazardous waste, such as proper training and use of personal protective equipment.
Get in touch with the team at Envirotec today, and we can discuss how to best protect you and your workplace from infectious waste management mistakes.
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Envirotec: Your Aesthetics Waste Disposal Experts
Aesthetics waste disposal and management is a critical aspect of maintaining public health and safety. By following best practices for safe disposal and management, aesthetics professionals can minimize the risk of infection and environmental pollution.
It is essential to stay up-to-date with local regulations and guidelines and to consult with healthcare professionals and waste management experts for guidance on aesthetics waste disposal and management.
Envirotec Hygiene Services are on hand to provide you with all the information you need on making sure your aesthetics waste is handled perfectly.
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Aesthetics Waste FAQ
How do you dispose of Botox waste?
Dispose of used vials, syringes, and needles in a yellow sharps bin. Unused Botox can go in a pharmaceutical waste bin (blue or purple, depending on local guidelines).
What colour sharps bin for aesthetics?
A yellow sharps bin (for sharps contaminated with medicinal products).
Where can I dispose of medical waste near me?
Envirotec can help! We can collect and dispose of your waste professionally and properly. Get in touch today and we can discuss your waste management needs.
Is Botox cytotoxic waste?
No, Botox is not classified as cytotoxic waste. It should be disposed of as pharmaceutical waste.