What costs can be missed when comparing healthcare waste proposals?

The collection or container rate is only one part of the overall cost of managing healthcare waste. Depending on your facility or organisation, other costs can include:

Waste treatment and disposal
Internal movement and handling
Staff time spent managing waste and stock
Single-use containers and other consumables
Needlestick injuries
Storage space
Collection frequency
Poor container utilisation
Incorrect waste segregation
Education and training
Compliance and reporting
Clean-up and incident management

Some of these costs may not appear in a supplier’s unit rate, but they can still affect what your facility ultimately spends.

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