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When there are no effective and convenient disposal options for period products and sanitary waste in the workplace, it can create feelings of vulnerability.
That’s why we’re committed to supplying high-quality products that promote period equality and ensure every employee has a comfortable and healthy working environment.
From feminine hygiene products to incontinence pads, it’s essential to provide sanitary bins where your staff and customers need them for easy, hygienic disposal.
Do I need to provide sanitary bins?
There are three basic reasons why you need sanitary bins for your workplace:
- Health and hygiene: Failing to provide sanitary waste disposal bins puts the health of everyone who uses your facilities at risk. What’s more, failure to provide adequate waste management and odour control could negatively impact your brand.
- Environmental impact: Despite the growing trend towards more sustainable sanitary products, microplastics in sanitary waste remain a significant environmental issue. Sustainable waste disposal from phs can help you promote greener practices.
- Sanitary bins are a legal requirement in the UK: It’s vital that your business adheres to the Workplace (Health, Safety, and Welfare) Regulations 1992, which requires you to manage and dispose of sanitary waste responsibly or risk a fine.
Why are sanitary bins essential for any business?
Let’s take a closer look at the difference that providing sanitary bins for your teams can make to your business.
Minimise the spread of bacteria and cross contamination
Sanitary waste can be a breeding ground for bacteria. Germs can then be transferred, allowing infection to spread through your business. Proper disposal prevents cross-contamination and ensures the health and wellbeing of your employees.
We recommend looking for hands-free bins, like the phs ECLIPSE DISCREET Auto Sanitary Disposal Bin. No-touch operation reduces cross-contamination risks, promoting increased hygiene and a more pleasant experience for those disposing of period products.
Lower the risk of plumbing issues
Flushing tampons and other sanitary products is a nightmare for your drains. Pads and nappies aren’t designed to break down and can clog your pipes, causing unhygienic back-ups and other costly plumbing problems.
Save time and money with the right sanitary bins. Placing them conveniently beside the toilet for easy access will encourage your staff to avoid unnecessarily flushing products.
Control unpleasant odours
In addition to reducing environmental damage and plastic pollution, proper sanitary waste disposal can help control unpleasant odours in the washroom.
Providing a phs Sanitary Bag Dispenser and bin shows your commitment to staff and visitor comfort and wellbeing, so it’s an investment well worth making.
Legal compliance and landfill tax
The sanitary waste disposal law in the UK requires business owners to dispose of waste in a responsible and environmentally aware manner. Stringent sanitary bin regulations govern the provision, emptying and cleaning of disposal bins, and failure to comply could result in reputational damage and financial penalties.
There are other ways sanitary waste disposal can save your business money. Supplying a large-capacity sanitary waste bin, such as the phs ECLIPSE EXTRA, could help reduce your landfill tax burden.
Break the taboo on personal hygiene
At phs, we’re determined to break the taboo on personal hygiene. Dealing with period and incontinence product disposal shouldn’t leave your staff feeling anxious or embarrassed, which is why we’re committed to creating period equality through our products.
By providing equipment such as high-quality sanitary disposal bins, your business can help remove the stigma, promote period equality, and meet your sustainability targets.
Does my business need a sanitary waste disposal service?
Providing bins in workplace bathrooms is one thing, but it’s vital that sanitary waste is collected and disposed of properly, too. Failure to do this places you in breach of your obligations and can put staff health and safety at risk.
At phs, we ensure optimal sanitary waste disposal for hygiene and infection control. We provide tailored waste collection services at a frequency that works for your business.
Our eco-conscious waste disposal services also help you reduce your carbon footprint. As part of our industry-leading LifeCycle strategy, we divert sanitary waste from landfill. Instead of taking hundreds of years to decompose, it’s sent to an energy recovery facility and transformed into renewable energy.
Find out more about our hygiene waste disposal services and how we can partner with your business.
Trust in sanitary bin collection services from phs
Managing sanitary waste properly creates a hygienic, comfortable and safe environment for all.
Our sustainable washroom and hygiene services provide a fast track to regulatory compliance and improved wellbeing for staff and visitors. Contact us today for your complete sanitary waste solution.
