Second topic: Tubing.

Where should I dispose of clean and empty plastic tubing?

Dispose all clean and empty tubing in the garbage:

Why can’t I recycle clean and empty tubing?

Waste transport and recycling staff perceive any item used in patient treatment to be contaminated. In order to ensure the health and safety of their workers, recycling vendors don’t accept any waste items used to treat patients.

Important: tubing that has blood or bodily fluids goes into the Non-Anatomical waste container.

Send us questions

Send us your questions! Unsure about what can and can’t be recycled and why? Or do you have an inspiring story about recycling in your unit?

Send an email to Sonja.janousek@fraserhealth.ca

We’ll include your question in a future edition of Ask Sonja and Ashley, or contact you directly.

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Click here to read the first topic: Biohazard soft plastic bags.

More info

For more information, visit: https://bcgreencare.ca
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