Waste Management - Managed Services
Biohazardous Waste
Hospital staff should place waste in the appropriate containers for housekeeping staff to removed it from the work area on a regular basis.
Human Anatomical Waste which consists of human tissues, organs, or any body part. Disposal: Placed in a red bag and then place on top of the waste in the yellow shipping cart.
Animal Waste which refers to any animal or animal part and is likely to be produced in research trials. Disposal: Place directly in a yellow bag.
Microbiology Lab Waste of which there are two components.
- Cultures, stocks or specimens or attenuated vaccines. Disposal: Either place directly in a yellow bag or they may be autoclaved prior to being placed in the yellow bag.
- The lab materials that may have contacted these wastes such as vials, lipid bottles, test tubes, culture bottles, or pipettes. Disposal: These wastes are disposed of by placing breakable objects in a labelled box, tape securely and then placed in a yellow bag.
Blood and Body Fluids which makes up the majority of the biohazardous waste stream. It consists of any item, saturated or dripping with blood or body fluids, but excludes urine and feces. Disposal: Place directly in the yellow bag.
Sharps Waste such as needles, syringes, blades or lab glass capable of causing punctures or cuts. This is the most dangerous type as it poses the greatest risk to workplace safety so greater caution is required. Disposal: Place in approved labelled sharps containers or buckets. When they are filled to the full line, replace the container with a new one and place the full one on top of the waste in the yellow shipping cart.
Cytotoxic Waste includes predominantly pharmaceuticals, chemotherapy agents or antineoplastics. Disposal: Placed in either a receptacle lined with a yellow bag or a sharps container, both displaying the cytotoxic symbol. It is then prepared for disposal by boxing, labelling and placed on top of the waste in the yellow shipping cart.
All other waste should be disposed of as general waste in a black bag.
Recycled Waste
We have large blue and green receptacles containers placed throughout our facilities. Please separate your waste and place in the appropriate containers provided. Housekeeping staff will remove it from your work area on a regular basis.
Confidential Waste
All confidential waste should be placed in the SHRED GUARD consoles located throughout our facilities for regular scheduled pick by SHED GUARD staff. For service call: 1-866-707-4733.
Recycling of Used Batteries
Battery boxes can be provided through a program with Grand & Toy by registering online with call2recycle. Once you register, call2recycle will ship a battery recycling box containing a pre-paid Purolator shipping label. Once the box is full, return via Purolator and re-order a new battery recycling box. This program is free of charge.
Register for bulk pickup if volumes exceeds 227kg. This program is also free of charge. If you have any questions, contact Grand & Toy customer care directly.