Offensive Waste

Cost-Effective & Sustainable Solutions

At Novus Environmental, we bring over 15 years of experience in waste management and disposal to provide efficient, cost-effective and sustainable waste disposal services, including the safe and compliant handling of offensive waste.

What Is Offensive Waste?

Offensive waste is a category of waste that is non-infectious and non-hazardous to human health or the environment. But it still needs to be segregated and properly treated and disposed of. Examples of offensive waste – also known as hygiene waste – include medical dressings, used PPE, sanitary products and incontinence pads.

These are not dangerous in themselves, but have unpleasant odours and appearance. They degrade basic hygiene and may pose a health risk if left to accumulate or degrade too long. Offensive waste is legally required to be treated appropriately and differently from general waste.

Do you know what those appropriate and different handling and treatment requirements are? That’s where Novus Environmental’s professional offensive waste management solutions come in!

Offensive Waste Management

Novus Environmental delivers reliable and fully compliant services, collecting and disposing of offensive waste. We provide coverage for the whole of the UK, and for businesses of any size and sector.

As well as handling offensive waste, we can support facilities managers, healthcare providers, local authorities and commercial partners with compliance audits and waste management training. This can assist you in developing or updating a waste management plan, making sure that you are fully compliant and effective when it comes to hygiene waste.

We have a nationwide network of service drivers, so you’ll always have an on-hand local expert. They’ll be trained, briefed and ready to deliver your bespoke offensive waste collection service that’s right for your own operation.

Novus Environmental hold all the required permits and accreditations to manage your offensive waste hygienically and legally. Our processes ensure that this waste is handled correctly to prevent odour, contamination or mixing with clinical or other forms of waste.

Every driver we employ is ADR-certified, and every vehicle in our fleet is ADR-regulated and BK2-approved. This means they are fully equipped to transport waste safely and compliantly.

At Novus Environmental, each of our clients is assigned a dedicated account manager with extensive industry experience. Your account manager will ensure your business remains compliant, efficient and cost-effective, meeting your duty of care while protecting both the environment and your bottom line.

Because no two businesses are the same, we tailor every service to your exact needs, whether you require small bin collections, large-scale waste pickups, or scheduled collections across multiple sites.

Our Offensive Waste Containers

From small-volume collections to industrial-scale operations, we provide a complete range of containers and collection solutions for offensive waste disposal.

Our available options include:

• Offensive waste bags (with tiger-stripe markings), bag ties and bins
• Lockable, colour-coded wheelie bins (in 240, 360, 770, and 1100 litre sizes)
• Waste skips (4yd to 40yd)
• Static and portable compactors in various sizes.

Whatever the scale of your requirements, Novus Environmental ensures your offensive waste collection and disposal processes are hygienic, secure, and fully compliant.

Offensive Waste Disposal Legislation in the UK

Understanding how offensive waste is disposed of is essential for any business generating hygiene or sanitary waste.

Offensive waste is categorised under the European Waste Catalogue (EWC) using the following codes:

18 01 04: Human healthcare waste, e.g. incontinence waste, nappies, uncontaminated PPE, non-infectious dressings, empty non-medicated IV bags, used personal hygiene items, and similar materials.

18 02 03: Animal healthcare waste, e.g. veterinary waste, animal bedding, and faeces.

20 01 99: Municipal hygiene waste, e.g. sanitary waste from public facilities, worn clothing, or non-hazardous personal care products.

As a licensed waste disposal company, Novus Environmental operates in accordance with the Department of Health’s HTM 07:01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste guidelines. We ensure your waste is handled, transported, and treated safely and responsibly.

How Is Offensive Waste Disposed Of?

Novus Environmental offers a 100% zero waste-to-landfill solution for the offensive waste we handle on behalf of our customers. The offensive waste is collected from the site and converted to a Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), after which time it is incinerated at state-of-the-art Energy Recovery Facilities (ERF).

This is the most sustainable solution available for offensive waste. It ensures the waste is completely diverted from landfills whilst contributing to the generation of enough base energy to power thousands of homes. It also makes it possible to recover valuable resources and by-products for reuse.

The Sustainability Factor

At Novus Environmental, sustainability is central to everything we do. Our process is built upon a 100% zero-waste-to-landfill solution, meaning we not only work to dispose of your offensive waste but also to reduce your carbon footprint. With Novus Environmental, you can fulfil your duty of care to your staff, clients, and the environment in tandem.

Why Choose Novus Environmental?

As one of the UK’s most trusted waste disposal companies, Novus Environmental combines technical expertise and unmatched customer support. We take pride in delivering sustainable, cost-effective and fully compliant offensive waste management solutions that give you peace of mind.

With us, you can count on:

• Cost-effective disposal and transparent pricing
• Free waste audits and compliance advice
• Department of Health-compliant processes
• Comprehensive waste segregation training
• Dedicated account management and support.