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Reliable collection of medical waste, supporting your infection control protocols and CQC readiness.
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Sharps & Pharmaceutical Waste for regulated environments
Eighty Eight provides controlled collections for sharps and pharmaceutical waste, ensuring safe removal from your site. We handle the assessment, classification, and lawful disposal of these materials, providing the necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance.
Sharps & Pharmaceutical Waste serviceClear information. One useful next step.
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Tailored collections for your environment
We arrange collections for care homes, healthcare facilities, and commercial properties needing safe disposal of sharps or medicines.
Healthcare Facilities
Strict segregation and disposal of clinical and pharmaceutical waste for primary care providers.
Commercial Property
Safe removal of discarded sharps and drug paraphernalia from public and commercial spaces.
Housing & Social Housing
Clearance of hazardous drug-related waste from void properties and communal areas.
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What our service includes
We assess your waste streams to confirm classification, packaging, and lawful disposal routes before acceptance. This includes controlled drugs and cytotoxic or cytostatic medicines, handled safely by our trained team.
Compliant Receptacles
Delivery of compliant, colour-coded receptacles tailored to your specific pharmaceutical waste types.
Controlled Collection
Scheduled or reactive uplift of full containers by operatives trained in hazardous handling.
Out-of-date Medicines
We manage the secure collection and destruction of expired, recalled and unwanted pharmaceutical products.
How the service works5 clear stages
How we manage controlled waste
Our process involves assessing the material, providing suitable containers, and managing the collection and disposal.
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Risk Evaluation
We assess your waste streams to determine appropriate segregation and container requirements.
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Secure Provision
Delivery of compliant, colour-coded receptacles tailored to your specific pharmaceutical waste types.
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Controlled Collection
Scheduled or reactive uplift of full containers by operatives trained in hazardous handling.
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Safe Transport
Movement of materials under our Upper Tier Waste Carrier registration and job-specific dangerous-goods transport assessment.
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Traceable Disposal
Provision of detailed waste transfer documentation to demonstrate compliant destruction.
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Preparing for your waste assessment
When you contact Eighty Eight, please outline the types of waste and your current container arrangements so we can assess the requirement.
Waste Volume Estimate
Provide an estimate of the volume of sharps or pharmaceutical waste generated over a typical period.
Types of Pharmaceutical Waste
Identify the specific types of pharmaceutical waste, such as out-of-date medicines, recalled products, or discarded sharps.
Current Container Requirements
Let us know if you currently use colour-coded receptacles and what sizes you typically require.
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Regulated and accountable
We provide the legally required movement documentation, such as consignment notes, for the specific waste stream collected. Your named contact will ensure you have the correct paperwork for your records.
Upper Tier Carrier
Registered for the legal transport of hazardous and controlled waste.
job-specific dangerous-goods transport assessment
We carry out a job-specific dangerous-goods transport assessment before arranging any movement of dangerous goods within the West Midlands.
Waste Transfer Documentation
You will be provided with the required waste transfer notes to evidence the compliant handover of your hazardous materials.
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Questions about Sharps & Pharmaceutical Waste
Clear answers about this service and what to tell us when you get in touch.
01Do you provide the necessary sharps bins and containers?+
We can supply suitable containers for confirmed waste streams. The specific packaging is selected based on the actual waste and UN instructions, ensuring safe and compliant storage before collection.
02Can you handle out-of-date or recalled medicines?+
Yes, we can accept controlled drugs and cytotoxic or cytostatic medicines, subject to classification, packaging, and lawful disposal-route confirmation. We assess the material before acceptance to ensure safe handling.
03Are you licensed to transport this type of waste?+
Eighty Eight Management Limited holds Environment Agency Upper Tier Waste Carrier registration. Collections are considered case by case using internal transport and handling assessments that review the material, classification, quantity, packaging, vehicle and intended destination before any booking is confirmed. Waste is transferred to authorised facilities.
04What documentation will we receive?+
We provide the legally required movement documentation for the actual service provided. This includes consignment notes for hazardous waste, ensuring you have the correct records for compliance.
05Do you offer emergency collections for unexpected waste?+
We can arrange reactive collections for unexpected waste, subject to location, circumstances, and availability. Contact us to discuss the situation, and we will assess the requirement.
One clear next step
Need to arrange a secure collection?
Call Eighty Eight to discuss your sharps and pharmaceutical waste requirements. Natasha or another named contact will assess your needs and arrange the appropriate collection.