18 01 04Non-Hazardous
Wastes whose collection and disposal is not subject to special requirements in order to prevent infection(for example dressings, plaster casts, linen, disposable clothing, diapers)
- Official Taxonomy Path
Chapter 18: Wastes from human or animal health care and/or related research (except kitchen and restaurant wastes not arising from immediate health care)
Sub-chapter 1801: Wastes from natal care, diagnosis, treatment or prevention of disease in humans
- Entry Type
- Absolute non-hazardous
- What does this mean in practice?
- This is the official classification for wastes whose collection and disposal is not subject to special requirements in order to prevent infection(for example dressings, plaster casts, linen, disposable clothing, diapers). As a non-hazardous waste, this requires standard duty of care documentation (Waste Transfer Notes) when moved off-site.
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