Offensive Waste

Offensive waste must be placed in tiger-striped bags (yellow and black). These bags are the industry standard for identifying noninfectious offensive waste and ensure correct segregation from clinical waste streams.

Tiger bags are:

• Strong, durable and leakresistant
• Clearly colourcoded for compliance
• Suitable for nappy waste, sanitary waste and general hygiene waste
• Designed to contain odours and prevent spills

WGS provides tiger bags and can supply uniquecoded bag ties to support full traceability. Each bag tie corresponds to a specific collection, ensuring your waste is securely sealed and correctly recorded from point of production through to disposal.

Storage and Disposal of Offensive Waste

Offensive waste must be stored and disposed of carefully to maintain hygiene and comply with regulatory requirements. Proper segregation and secure containment are essential.

Storage Requirements

• Waste must be placed in securely tied tiger bags before being stored.
• Bags should be placed in clearly labelled, lockable bins to prevent unauthorised access.
• Storage containers must be durable, leakproof and kept in a designated waste area.
• Waste must be segregated from hazardous and clinical waste streams.
• Odour control measures should be in place, especially in highfootfall environments.
• Collections should be scheduled regularly to prevent overflow and maintain hygiene.

WGS Waste Management

In line with industry regulations, WGS provides clients with clearly marked tiger-striped bags to ensure offensive waste is safely and securely stored prior to collection. Once full, these bags must be securely tied and we can supply unnique-coded bag ties to maintain full traceability, giving you peace of mind that your waste is managed safely and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Once collected, offensive waste is transported to specialist energy recovery facilities

EWC Codes for Offensive Waste

Offensive waste must be recorded using the correct European Waste Catalogue (EWC) codes. These codes ensure compliance with Duty of Care legislation and must appear on waste transfer notes and collection documentation.

Common EWC codes for offensive waste include:

• 20 01 99 – Offensive hygiene waste
• 18 01 04 – Noninfectious waste from human healthcare
• 18 02 03 – Noninfectious waste from veterinary care

Using the correct code ensures your waste is classified, stored and disposed of appropriately.

Nappy Bin Units (OdourReducing Design)

WGS supplies a range of specialist nappy bin units designed to minimise odour and maintain hygiene in nurseries, schools, care homes and public facilities.

Our units feature:  

• Sealed chutestyle lids to reduce odour escape
• Antibacterial internal liners
• Robust, wipeclean surfaces suitable for highuse environments
• Regular servicing by trained WGS hygiene drivers
• Full compatibility with tiger-striped offensive waste bags

These units ensure a clean, safe and professional environment for staff, parents and visitors.

Sanitary Waste Services

Sanitary waste is a key offensive waste stream and must be managed in line with Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations.

WGS provides:

• Modern sanitary bins with discreet, handsfree operation
• Antibacterial liners to reduce odour and contamination
• Scheduled servicing based on footfall and site requirements
• Full compliance with waste legislation and Duty of Care
• Safe disposal through licensed treatment facilities

Sanitary waste is always treated as offensive waste unless clinical contamination is present.