Legislation
Medicare Ltd provides disposal services in accordance with the
Environmental Protection Act 1990.
What does this mean to you?
You must ensure that the person removing your waste is either a local council, registered carrier or holds a license to dispose of waste. You are responsible for ensuring that your waste is disposed of properly and must ask for proof from your waste contractor that he is an authorized person.
Sanitary Disposal
The approved code of practice for Regulation 21 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations
1992 advises that:
"in the case of water closets used by women, suitable means should be provided for the
disposal of sanitary dressings"
Soap Dispensers
Regulation 21 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 states,
"washing facilities must include soap or other suitable means of cleaning"
Warm Air Dryers and Paper Dispensers
Regulations 21 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 states,
"washing facilities must include towels or other suitable means of drying"
Additional Acts that effect our work
- Environmental Protection Act 1990 Duty of Care
- Environmental Protection Act 1990 ‐ Duty of Care Section 34
Company Policies
To show our committement in offering the best service possible for both customer and environment please feel free to view our company policies on the following pdf.