How to dispose of the waste generated from coronavirus patients?

Among the waste produced inside hospitals, the waste contaminated by pathogenic microorganisms that requires sterilization treatment is classified with the following EWC codes: 

• EWC 18.01.03 *: waste that must be collected and disposed of by applying special precautions to avoid infections;
• EWC 18.02.02 *: waste that must be collected and disposed of by applying special precautions to avoid infections; 
• EWC 18.01.01: cutting objects (except 180103);
• EWC 18.02.01: cutting objects (except 180202);

According the new indications implemented to prevent the spread of COVID19, among the potentially infected wastes classified under CER code 18.01.03* and 18.02.02* are all those coming from the activities planned within the hospital departments for the care of patients affected by the virus, including food.

All these materials are perfectly suitable for treatment with a Newster sterilizer. The variety of materials treated produce a greater effectiveness of the friction that generates heat inside the treatment cell and the result does not show variations in quality characteristics.

For more information on Newster’s sterilization units for hospital solid waste, contact us.