Mixed medical and pharmaceutical waste

The problem of mixed medical and pharmaceutical waste is becoming more and more relevant every year. These wastes contain a variety of hazardous substances, including infected materials, chemical reagents, and pharmaceuticals. Improper handling of such waste can lead to serious environmental and health consequences.

Mixed medical and pharmaceutical waste arises in the process of providing medical services, production and use of medicines. They include:

• used syringes;
• remains of medicines;
• infected bandages and dressing materials;
• waste from surgical interventions;
• chemical reagents;
• expired medicines.

Incorrect management of hazardous waste mixed medical and pharmaceutical waste can lead to serious environmental problems and threats to human health. Spread of infections, contamination of soil and water resources – these are just some of the consequences that may arise from improper handling of this waste.

In order to reduce the harm from mixed medical and pharmaceutical waste, it is necessary to apply a comprehensive approach. The main measures include:

• implementation of strict standards and regulations for hazardous waste management of mixed medical and pharmaceutical waste;
• use of special equipment for waste collection, sorting and processing;
• conducting training and briefings for employees who handle hazardous waste;
• ensuring safe transportation of hazardous waste of mixed medical and pharmaceutical waste to the places of their processing or disposal;
• implementation of methods of environmental management of hazardous waste of mixed medical and pharmaceutical waste;
• engagement of specialized companies for processing and recycling of waste.

Mixed medical and pharmaceutical waste. Code according to the National list of waste 16 12 46*. Operations in accordance with Annexes 1, 2 to the Law of Ukraine “On Waste Management” D10, D13, D15.

Code according to Annexes VIII, IX to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Utilization/Removal A4020.

The UtilVtorProm company offers effective solutions for hazardous waste management of mixed medical and pharmaceutical waste. We provide a full cycle of services, including collection, sorting, transportation and treatment of hazardous waste. Our team of professionals guarantees high quality and safety of work performance, in accordance with all regulatory requirements.

We use the most modern technologies and equipment to ensure the safety of the environment and people's health. Ecological management of hazardous waste of mixed medical and pharmaceutical waste – our priority and we strive to provide the highest level of service to our customers.

Therefore, to effectively reduce harm from mixed medical and pharmaceutical waste, it is important to apply a comprehensive approach that includes the implementation of standards, the use of specialized equipment and the involvement of professionals. It is also important to understand that the ecological management of hazardous waste of mixed medical and pharmaceutical waste is critical for preserving the environment and ensuring the safety of human health.