Module 6 -- HOW TO DISPOSE OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF SALON WASTE

The Two Main Types of Salon Waste

CLINICAL WASTE includes items such as wax strips, pads, cotton wool buds, and others tools used for
treatments, like electrolysis and microdermabrasion. Clinical waste splits into subcategories, including hazardous waste
(like sharps), offensive waste (items potentially contaminated in bodily fluids) and pharmaceutical waste. Theses waste
products have to be kept separate and in individual bins. No throwing needles and cotton buds together. Remember,
contaminated or potentially harmful waste fall under strict disposal regulations.
GENERAL WASTE is what is says on the tin. If it is doesn’t fit into any other type of Waste Management (like
clinically waste, shedding, bulky waste, washroom waste or recycling), then it’s “general” and good for the standard
bin. For salons, this could include anything from clients’ hair to random rubbish like uncontaminated tissues or broken
coat hangers. Just make sure to not overfill your bin, as this could be dangerous for the people who collect it. Waste
disposal is also important for infection control. Different types of wastegeneral, clinical and pharmaceutical-have
different waste management procedures that need to be followed.
Waste disposal Removing and destroying or storing damaged, used or other unwanted domestic, agricultural
or industrial products and substances.
Disposal Includes burning, burial at landfill sites or at sea, and recycling.
Contaminated waste Materials which are infected or with some measure of decay
Disinfectant An agent, as heat, radiation, or a chemical, that destroys, neutralizes, or prevents the growth
of disease-carrying microorganisms.
Dispose To throw away
Infection A condition caused by a germ or a pathogen.
Pathogen A microbe or microorganism such as a virus, bacterium, prion, or fungus that causes disease.
Hygiene The science concerned wit
Polythene A kind of plastic commonly used as grocery bags, shampoo bottles, children’s toys.
PPE (Personal Protective ) Protective clothing designed to protect the wearer’s body from injury or chemicals or job-
Equipment related occupational safety and health purposes.

HOW TO DISPOSE OF SALON WASTE

CONTAMINATED WASTE BINS For Sharps Waste Clinical Waste, these bins are yellow with different coloured lids to
highlight the type of Clinical/Sharps waste. There are also anatomical Waste bins, a blue
lid. The bins you generally would need for a salon are the sharps and clinical waste bin. As
mentioned before they would both need to go in separate bins, your sharps in one and
clinical in the other
GENERAL WASTE BINS For this type of waste, they should be placed in a black bin. The size of the bin is
dependent on how much waste is usually accumulated. At direct365 we have various
sizes of bins available, from 240-litre capacity bins (these fit in around 3-5 full bin bags) to
1100 liter (15-20 bin bags.

HAZARDOUS WASTE
Hazardous waste is define as “waste with properties that make it dangerous or capable of having a harmful
effect on human health or the environment.” Hazardous waste items have ignitable, corrosive, reactive or toxic
characteristics.
Considered Hazardous Waste in Salon or Spa
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is a document that lists information relating to the product’s occupational safety and
health information for the use of the product.
Any products requiring an SDS include chemical components, and technical information about these chemicals is
described on the SDS. Waste that are considered hazardous waste by the EPA because they are flammable often include
language similar to: “Products covered by this SDS, in their origin form, when disposal as waste, are ignitable hazardous
waste.
Examples of products that may be a RCRA hazardous waste in your beauty store or salon can include, but are not limited
to: • Acetone/polish remover • Aerosols, including hair spray and quick nail dry • Acrylic liquids and powders
• Adhesives, including cyanoacrylate nail glue • Base and top coats • Nail polish • Hair coloring, dye and bleach
• Disinfectants used to clean hair and nail care equipment, as well as other tools • Some soaps and shampoos (state
regulated) • Fluorescent bulbs • Batteries • Electronics

The most important first step beauty store or salon owners should take is making sure a waste management compliance
program is set in place. There are several best practices for bagging, segregating and storing hazardous waste items that
will help ensure the safety and compliance of your program.
Properly seal items Prior to storing any hazardous waste items in a bin, place them individually in a sealed
plastic bag. This will keep items from mixing and causing a reaction.
Use separate bins Incompatible hazardous waste items must remain separate. It’s recommended to use
designated bins for each type of hazardous waste category: aerosol and flammables,
toxics, corrosive alkaline (basic), oxidizers, and universal waste
Label containers properly Once the initial item is placed within a bin, label the container as hazardous waste and
also include the accumulation start date and an indication of the hazardous
characteristics of the waste.
Scout a safe storage area Store accumulation bins in a dedicated, clean and neatly organized hazardous waste
area. Make sure bins are stored away from heavy traffic areas, electrical panels, and
perishable or consumable product storage and dock doors.
Once stored properly, hazardous waste disposal should be done in accordance with state and local regulations.
Small businesses may be able to dispose of their accumulated wastes on hazardous waste collection days, which are
designated days when residents and other small generators can bring small amounts of hazardous materials to a
specified fixed place for the city to collect and dispose of.
This is the easiest and most economical way for salons to dispose of old product. Many cities will collect the
materials for free or a nominal fee. You should consult local resources find your hazardous waste collection day in your
area that accepts waste collection day in your area that accepts waste from small businesses.
However, salon and spa owners and managers generators (such as salon chains) should partner with a
knowledgeable, experienced third-party waste partner to ensure proper storage and final disposal, and to mitigate any
large-scale penalties from noncompliance.
Ultimately, salon and spa professionals should strive to minimize or completely remove the generation of
hazardous waste in a safe and compliant way by following regulations and partnering with an experienced waste
solution, you will ensure the safety of your customers, employees, the environment and overall brand.
Waste disposal is also important for infection control. Different types of waste-general, clinical and
pharmaceutical-have different waste management procedures that need to be followed.

GENERAL PROCEDURES IN CLEANING

Cleaning is important for infection control- particularly in work areas-because deposits of dust, soil and microbes
on surfaces can transmit infection. Contaminated areas such as operating rooms or isolation rooms must be cleaned
after session, and spot cleaned after each case or thoroughly cleaned as necessary.
The following basic principles should be followed:
• Written cleaning protocols should be prepared, including methods and frequency of cleaning; protocols should include
policies for the supply of all cleaning and disinfectant products.
• standard precautions (including wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE), as applicable) should include policies
for the supply of all cleaning and disinfectant products.
• Cleaning methods should avoid generation of aerosols.
• all cleaning items should be changed after use and cleaned and dried before being used again. They should also be
changed immediately following the cleaning of blood or body fluid/substance spills. Single-use cleaning items are
preferred, where possible, such as lint-free cleaning cloths.
• sprays should not be used, because they can become contaminated and are difficult to clean. Sprays are not effective,
as they do not touch all parts of the surface to be cleaned.
• detergents should not be mixed with other chemicals.
• all cleaning solutions should be prepare fresh before use.
COVID-19 Cleaning, Disinfection and Waste Management
This fact sheet provides recommendations for cleaning, disinfection and removal of waste from environment
where people with confirmed, probable or suspected COVID-19 infection may have been.
Recommended Cleaning Process
Gather the items needed for cleaning before entering the area and cleaning begins. This may include the
following.
•Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• cleaning equipment and solutions
• rubbish waste bag
• alcohol-based hand rub (containing least 60% alcohol).
Personal Protective Equipment Recommendations
People entering the room and the person with confirmed, probable or suspected COVID-19 should wear a
surgical mask if the person with COVID-19 remains in the room while the cleaning is done.
People should use the following process to safety put on the recommended personal protective before entering
the area.
• Clean your hands. This can be done with either liquid soap and running water or alcohol-based hand rub.
• Put on a disposal apron. Fasten the back of the apron at the neck and waist.
• If the person with confirmed, probable or suspected COVID-19 is in the area to be cleaned put on a surgical
mask. Secure the ties of the mask at the middle of the head and neck. Fit the flexible band to nose bridge and
ensure mask is fitted snug to face and below the chin. Do not touch or adjust the mask until you are ready to
remove the mask.
• Put on protective eyewear to protect your eyes from the cleaning fluids.
• Put on disposable latex or vinyl gloves.
The purpose of personal protective equipment is to reduce the risk of direct contact with contaminated surfaces.
People should use the following process to safely remove personal protective equipment:
• Remove and dispose of gloves. The outside of the gloves are considered to be contaminated. Remove gloves
being careful not to contaminate bare hands during glove removal.
• Clean your hands. This can be done with either liquid soap and running water or alcohol-based hand rub.
• Remove and dispose of apron. The apron front is considered to be contaminated. Unite or break fasteners and
pull apron from body, touching the inside of the apron only.
• Clean your hands. This can be done with either liquid soap and running water or alcohol-based hand rub.
• Remove protective eyewear/face shield. The outside of protective eyewear/face shield is considered to be
contaminated. Remove eyewear/face shield by tilting the head forward and lifting the head band or ear piece.
Avoid touching the front surface of the eyewear/face shield. Reusable protective eyewear should be placed into
a container and washed in detergent and water and allowed to completely air dry.
• Clean your hands. This can be done with either liquid soap and running water or alcohol-based hand rub.
• Remove and dispose of surgical mask if worn. Do not touch the front of the surgical mask by holding the elastic
straps or ties and remove without touching the front.
• Clean your hands. This can be done with either liquid soap and running water or alcohol-based hand rub.
• Personal protective equipment can be disposed into general waste.
• Once you enter the area, avoid touching your face and don’t touch or adjust your face mask if one is worn. • If
wearing a mask, it should be either on or off-ensure it always covers both the nose and mouth or don’t let it
dangle from the neck.
Waste Handling
Waste from household, or waste from a hotel or motel where someone with confirmed, probable or suspected case of
COVID-19 infection is living or staying, is not regulated as medical waste.
Personal waste, such as used tissues, packaging, masks and disposable cleaning supplies should be put securely inside
disposable rubbish bags in the same room as the person with confirmed, probable to suspected COVID-19 infection.
When dealing with waste, avoid touching the inside of the bag. Make sure the rubbish bag is not completely full, so the
contents don’t overflow and use two bags if the contents are wet in case it leaks. his waste can be put with other general rubbish
(not recycling or green bins) for your normal rubbish pick-up. Rubbish bins inside the house should be kept clean and disinfected
regularly. If a pedal bin or plastic bucket is used. It is a good idea to use a bin liner. Bin liners stop the bin from getting dirty, help
with taking the rubbish out and also help with cleaning and sanitizing the bin. It is important to always wash your hands and dispose
of any personal protective equipment after handling waste.