Clinical and Medical Waste Management Services

Medical Waste

Safe, Compliant & Comprehensive Disposal Solutions

At Corio Waste Management, we specialise in the compliant collection, treatment, and disposal of clinical and medical waste, offering complete solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of healthcare and related industries.

Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities
Dental Clinics & Pathologists
Veterinary Practices
Tattooists & Acupuncture Clinics
Funeral Homes
Universities, Schools & Research Labs
Emergency Services & Needle Exchange Programs
Washroom & First Aid Facilities
Commercial and Industrial Businesses
Brothels & Personal Care Services

What is Medical Waste?

Medical waste is any material discarded during medical, dental, veterinary, or laboratory procedures. This includes waste generated in hospitals, clinics, research facilities, and similar healthcare environments.

While the majority of healthcare waste is considered non-hazardous and poses no significant risk, the remaining portion is classified as hazardous waste due to its potential to cause infection, injury, or environmental harm.

Medical Waste includes:

Used needles and sharps
Soiled dressings and surgical gloves
Surgical instruments and body fluid samples
Pharmaceuticals and cytotoxic drugs
X-rays, imaging waste and mercury-containing items
Disposable medical devices
Biological specimens and body parts

This type of waste presents a risk to public health and the environment and must be handled with the highest care and compliance.

Our Services Include:

Secure Collection & Licensed Transport

Our fleet ensures the reliable pickup and transport of waste, strictly adhering to EPA and national safety standards.

Waste Segregation & Containment

We supply colour-coded, clearly labelled, and lockable bins for medical, pharmaceutical, cytotoxic and sharps waste. Containers range from 5L sharps containers to 240 litre bins, delivered clean and ready for use.

Thermal Destruction

Waste is processed through high-temperature incineration at 1000°C to ensure complete destruction, with emission control that surpasses European environmental standards.

Sterilisation (Autoclave)

Reusable medical instruments and equipment are treated in our autoclave facility for safe reuse.

Full Compliance Documentation

We provide complete tracking and reporting to ensure regulatory compliance and peace of mind.

Audits & Waste Minimisation

Our team conducts regular audits to develop tailored waste management plans that reduce cost, streamline operations, and optimise infection control.

Expert Consultation & Training

Expert advice on segregation, labelling, storage and safe handling. We also provide thorough training for staff involved in waste generation or management.

Examples of hazardous medical waste include:

Infectious waste: Items contaminated with blood, pus, or other body fluids
Pathological waste: Human or animal tissue, organs, and body parts
Sharps waste: Used needles, syringes, scalpels, and other sharp instruments
Laboratory waste: Cultures, samples, and contaminated lab materials
Pharmaceutical waste: Expired, unused, or contaminated medicines and vaccines
Chemical waste: Disinfectants, solvents, and medical equipment containing heavy metals
Cytotoxic waste: Materials containing substances used in chemotherapy and other genotoxic treatments
Radioactive waste: Waste from radiology and nuclear medicine

Clinical Waste We Handle:

Clinical & Medical Waste
Pharmaceutical & Cytotoxic Waste
Dental & Veterinary Waste
Sharps & Needles
X-rays and medical imaging waste.  
Instruments containing mercury
Plastic Packaging & Related Materials
Sharps & Needles

Contact us to discuss a compliant solution tailored to your needs.

Healthcare Waste – Disposal Unit Options

5L & 10L Sharps Containers
20L to 55L Clinical Waste Pails
80L, 120L, 240L & 660L Lockable Bins

We’ll help you choose the right size and schedule regular collection at a frequency that suits your requirements.

Why Choose Corio Waste Management?

Accredited agent under the Environmental Protection Act (EPA)
Operate in full compliance with national and state guidelines
Adhere to best practices outlined in: Clinical and Related Waste – Operational Guidance (IWRG612)& Industry Code of Practice for Biohazard Waste (Biohazard Waste Industry ANZ)
We are committed to helping our clients minimise risks, comply with legal requirements and create a safer healthcare environment.

Call our Customer Service Centre on 1300 267 4696 or enquire online for further information on our healthcare and clinical related waste management services.