What savings can my facility expect from offensive waste optimisation?

Facilities that implement offensive waste optimisation correctly, by diverting suitable non-infectious waste from the clinical stream, typically achieve cost savings of 30–50% per tonne compared to infectious waste disposal. These savings stem from reduced treatment costs and more efficient waste handling.

Beyond financial savings, offensive waste optimisation contributes to the NHS’s Net Zero targets by lowering carbon emissions associated with high-temperature incineration. Sharpsmart’s Continuous Improvement & Optimisation Team ensures that all segregation aligns with HTM 07-01 and the NHS Clinical Waste Strategy, so cost savings never come at the expense of safety or compliance.