Effective healthcare waste management extends beyond disposal; it ensures safety and compliance from generation to final disposal. We follow the ‘Cradle-to-Grave’ principle, maintaining accountability at every stage.
Healthcare waste, including sharps, pathological, and pharmaceutical waste, is generated during patient care. Proper handling begins at the point of generation.
Waste is separated by type and stored in SABS-approved, colour-coded containers. Our training programmes help healthcare workers understand proper segregation, reducing risks and costs.
Waste is collected regularly and stored in designated sluice rooms or temporary storage areas to maintain hygiene and prevent contamination.
Using colour-coded trolleys, waste is transported safely within facilities. Compass provides daily collections to ensure proper handling.
Waste is stored securely in locked, well-ventilated areas with clear signage. Compass representatives oversee weighing and labelling during collections.
Compass uses licensed, GPS-tracked vehicles compliant with the National Road Traffic Act to transport waste offsite. Our trained drivers wear PPE and carry clean-up kits.
Waste is treated using technologies such as autoclaving and incineration, rendering it non-infectious. Facilities receive a Safe Disposal Certificate for compliance records.
We empower healthcare staff with comprehensive, ongoing training on waste segregation, handling, and compliance.
We meet all regulatory standards, including SABS, UN, and SETA certifications.
Our barcode tracking system provides full visibility from collection to disposal.
