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Sharps and healthcare waste guides: resources on bin colours, waste paperwork and EWC codes
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Straightforward answers to common waste questions. Practical explanations, with official guidance when you need more detail.

Sharps bin colours explained: sharps containers with yellow, orange and purple lids
SHARPS & SEGREGATION

Sharps Bin Colours Explained: Yellow, Orange and Purple Lids and What Goes in Each

Understand the general healthcare waste colour-coding guidance for yellow, orange and purple sharps bin lids, and why contents and local requirements matter.

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Waste transfer note and hazardous waste consignment note paperwork on a clipboard beside protective gloves
PAPERWORK & COLLECTION

Waste Transfer Note vs Hazardous Waste Consignment Note

The difference between non-hazardous waste transfer notes and hazardous waste consignment notes, including Scotland’s special waste terminology.

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EWC codes: packaged medical waste and sealed containers labelled for waste classification
WASTE CLASSIFICATION

What Are EWC Codes?

A plain-English introduction to six-digit EWC or List of Waste codes, hazardous waste asterisks and the producer’s classification responsibilities.

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