Specific hospital waste (SHW)
Infectious and high-risk hospital waste, collected separately.
Independent advice on classification & packagingKnowledge of ADR 6.2 & healthcare rulesAdvice on chain & destruction documentation
What is medical & pharma waste?
Medical and pharmaceutical waste covers all healthcare residual streams that pose a risk to people and the environment — from infectious and sharp waste to expired medicines and cytotoxics. These streams require separate collection, approved packaging and a demonstrable processing chain. IAM advises you on the right approach, classification and documentation.
Care institutions throughout the Netherlands
Separated by waste class
Demonstrable chain documentation
Which medical waste streams are there?
Sharps (needles)
Needles and sharp material in approved sharps containers.
Expired medication
Discarded and expired medicines, verifiably destroyed.
Cytostatics
Cytotoxic waste, separately packaged and safely processed.
Laboratory waste
Diagnostic and chemical lab waste, correctly classified.
Packaged chemicals
Reagents and chemical residual batches from healthcare.
A different healthcare stream? Ask us for advice via contact.
Why choose IAM?
Onafhankelijk en deskundig advies
Up-to-date knowledge of regulations
Clear classification of your waste
Insight into the right processing routes
Advice on legally correct documentation
Knowledge of certified processors
One expert point of contact
Applicable across diverse waste streams
How does our advice help?
1
Mapping your stream
You describe your waste stream, situation and question; together we map out the starting points.
2
Classification & regulations
We determine the correct EURAL classification and which laws and regulations apply to your stream.
3
Route & processing advice
You receive independent advice on the right processing route, required documentation and safe storage.
4
Independent recommendation
We point you toward suitable, certified processors — clearly and with no obligation.
Regulations & certification
A verifiable chain, every step
Medical waste demands precise registration. We advise you on the required documentation — from packaging to processing — so the chain always holds up.
ADR-authorisedVIHB registeredBia permitFull chain documentation
EURAL codes we advise on
The most common codes for this stream. Unsure about the right code? We help you classify it.
18 01 03* Infectious waste18 01 01 Sharps (needles)18 01 08* Cytotoxic waste18 01 09 Discarded medicines18 02* Veterinary waste
Frequently asked questions
How is medical waste handled safely?
Medical and pharmaceutical waste belongs in approved, sealed packaging, separated from other streams. We advise you on the right packaging, classification and processing route.
Which documentation is required for medical waste disposal?
Every disposal requires the correct accompanying documentation. We advise you on which documents are needed, so the chain is demonstrably compliant.
Which types of medical waste does IAM advise on?
Among others infectious waste, sharps (needles), cytotoxic waste and discarded medicines, neatly separated by waste class.
Which regulations apply to medical waste?
Infectious medical waste falls under ADR class 6.2 (UN 3291) and must be collected separately in UN-approved packaging, transported ADR-authorised and disposed of with an accompanying waste note. IAM advises you on the correct classification, packaging and documentation.
Does IAM advise on storing medical waste?
Yes. We advise on safe, separated storage by waste class and the right approved packaging, so the waste can be stored safely until disposal.
Does IAM advise on the right packaging for medical waste?
Yes. We advise on UN-approved packaging and sharps containers suited to each waste class, so the waste is stored and transported safely from the start.
From the knowledge base
Rules & practice explained
Need advice on medical waste?
Questions about classification, safe packaging or the rules for medical and pharmaceutical waste? We advise you with no obligation.
Independent, expert advice
No obligation, tailored to your stream
info@iambv.com
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+31 (0)85 303 9497
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