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18.12.2020: EA provides clarification re RPS C23 “Incinerating Specified Healthcare Wastes at a Municipal Waste Incinerator

by Rebecca | Nov 18, 2020 | Uncategorised

Following the issue of RPS C23 on 18 November, the EA has since published an update to this RPS which sets out when you can incinerate COVID-19 infectious waste at a municipal incinerator without needing to vary your permit to do so. The update amends the RPS by...

02.10.2020: Cromwell Polythene now recovers and processes waste polythene

by Rebecca | Oct 2, 2020 | Uncategorised

SMDSA member, Cromwell Polythene, has (in its Cromwell Plastics Recycling division) extended its capacity to recover and reprocess waste polythene.  This follows investment in new machinery and the expansion of its existing polythene recovery service. The collection...

02.10.2020: Daniels launches container range made from 100% recycled plastic

by Rebecca | Oct 2, 2020 | Uncategorised

SMDSA member, Daniels Healthcare has introduced a new pharmaceutical waste container range made from 100% recycled materials.  The product is the ‘SHARPSGUARD eco pharmi range, and is the first sustainable product offering from Daniels, designed for the disposal...

30.09.2020: SMDSA prepares for 2020-2021 with a newly structured Executive Committee

by Rebecca | Sep 30, 2020 | Uncategorised

The SMDSA has restructured its Executive Committee to add 3 Director positions to support the Chair and the Treasurer roles.  Recent months, dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, have made it clear that the SMDSA plays an important role in supporting the healthcare...

29.09.2020: EA extends COVID RPS C1, C5 and C8 to 31 March 2021

by Rebecca | Sep 29, 2020 | Uncategorised

The EA has extended a number of Regulatory Position Statements (RPSs) to allow for the continued management of waste during COVID-19, as follows: RPS C1 “Cleansing and PPE waste at a healthcare waste management...

17.07.2020: EA Re-issues RPS 63 “Storing Waste Aerosol Containers”

by Rebecca | Jul 17, 2020 | Uncategorised

Yesterday the EA re-issued RPS 63 which allows washroom service companies who collect waste aerosol containers, to do so and store them pending recovery or disposal elsewhere without the need for a permit.  The RPS expires at the end of July 2021.  A permit is not...
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