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==Offensive Waste== | ==Offensive Waste== | ||
'''Offensive Waste''' is non-infectious waste which is unpleasant and may cause offence to those coming into contact with it. It includes<ref> | '''Offensive Waste''' is non-infectious waste which is unpleasant and may cause offence to those coming into contact with it. It includes<ref name="Net">https://www.netregs.org.uk/environmental-topics/waste/managing-waste-materials/offensive-waste/ NetRegs</ref>: | ||
*outer dressings and protective clothing e.g. masks, gowns and gloves that are not contaminated with body fluids | *outer dressings and protective clothing e.g. masks, gowns and gloves that are not contaminated with body fluids | ||
*hygiene waste and sanitary protection e.g. nappies and incontinence pads | *hygiene waste and sanitary protection e.g. nappies and incontinence pads | ||
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*falls within [[EWC]] waste codes [[EWCChap18 | 18 01 04]], [[EWCChap18 | 18 02 03]] or [[EWCChap20 | 20 01 99]]. | *falls within [[EWC]] waste codes [[EWCChap18 | 18 01 04]], [[EWCChap18 | 18 02 03]] or [[EWCChap20 | 20 01 99]]. | ||
Offensive waste does not include<ref | Offensive waste does not include <ref name="Net" />: | ||
*sharps | *sharps | ||
*anatomical waste e.g.body parts, organs or blood | *anatomical waste e.g.body parts, organs or blood | ||