Radioactive materials are fundamental in modern healthcare, from cancer treatment to diagnostic imaging. However, the disposal and management of radioactive medical disposal waste remain complex and highly regulated processes. Without effective protocols, such waste poses risks to healthcare workers, the public, and the environment. Facilities...
Managing healthcare risk waste is a critical responsibility for any medical waste company. Ensuring the safe collection, transport, treatment, and disposal of waste not only protects public health and the environment but also ensures compliance with South Africa’s strict regulatory requirements. Technologies such as barcoding...
Safe disposal of sharps such as needles, scalpels, and lancets remains a critical issue for healthcare providers, clinics, and medical waste companies across South Africa. Beyond compliance, effective sharps management safeguards healthcare workers, waste handlers, and the environment. Sharps container design has evolved rapidly, integrating...
Proper management of medical waste is essential for safeguarding public health and protecting the environment. Medical waste, if mishandled, becomes a serious threat not only to healthcare workers but also to the wider community. In South Africa, where healthcare systems face significant challenges, adherence to...
Landfills are more than just the endpoint for waste—they are also untapped energy assets. For waste management companies in Johannesburg, landfill gas capture and utilisation projects are reshaping how we view municipal waste. Methane emissions from decomposing waste have long been a threat to climate...
Electronic waste (e-waste) is the fastest-growing waste stream globally, and South Africa is no exception. As technology evolves rapidly, old devices pile up in our offices, homes, and landfills, creating serious environmental and health hazards. For any waste company, understanding how to handle e-waste safely...
Effective medical disposal waste management is essential for patient safety, public health, and environmental protection. The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) global guidance sets a robust standard, and national regulations often build on it—yet significant gaps remain. In this comprehensive review, we compare WHO recommendations with...
In today’s evolving waste management landscape, waste companies face mounting pressures: escalating fuel prices, environmental regulations, sustainability targets, and operational efficiency demands. Optimising fleet management is now more critical than ever. Optimised Route Planning: Smarter, Greener CollectionsAt the heart of efficient operations, route optimisation algorithms power...
The healthcare sector is a significant contributor to global waste, with hospitals generating substantial amounts of medical disposal waste annually. In South Africa, healthcare facilities produce approximately 1 to 3 kilograms of waste per patient per day. A considerable portion of this waste is classified...
As South Africa accelerates its shift to a circular economy under the National Waste Management Strategy 2020, it’s vital that waste disposal companies embrace landfill designs that not only contain waste but regenerate ecosystems and benefit communities. With approximately 90 % of municipal solid waste still...
