Rethinking waste management in healthcare

Interzero offers optimised waste management strategies – efficient, transparent and cost-effective – for nursing homes, hospitals and rehabilitation centres.

Typical challenges facing waste management activities in hospitals and nursing facilities

[Translate to English - Englisch:] Flur einer Pflegeinrichtung

Highly complex situation, resulting from various hazardous and non-hazardous waste fractions
Wide range of container systems
Need to handle medical waste
Need to organise legally compliant waste disposal
Single facility may house multiple care units
Lack of data on cost optimisation and fulfilment of reporting duties from CSRD and GewAbfV
No centralised procurement solution, opaque ordering process due to multiple orders placed with many different waste management contractors
Complex invoice processing

Working together develop the perfect waste management strategy for you – write to us at ws.sales@interzero.de.

Interzero – your partner for optimised waste management in healthcare

We have spent well over 30 years developing innovative waste management and circular solutions as an integrated environmental services provider. With a network of 4,000 subcontractors and 800 waste management firms, we offer our customers a one-stop shop for targeted solutions nationwide in Germany. We not only handle traditional waste disposal work for healthcare facilities but are also establishing modern waste management systems throughout the healthcare sector.

[Translate to English - Englisch:] Person stellt Auswertung vor

Selected services for healthcare:

Site visits and preparation of individual strategy
Identification of potential cost savings
Simple waste management order placement with our online portal
Regular volume reports for customers and greater process control with KPI reports
Straightforward billing with monthly payment plan and final invoice
Improved sustainability performance with the application of a ‘Zero Waste’ approach to waste volume analysis
Synergy effects resulting from product diversification across the Interzero Group

Your benefits at a glance

Integrated
Our experienced experts provide comprehensive advice and create an all-in-one package for your healthcare waste management.
Nationwide
At Interzero, efficiency comes first with an extensive network of logistic services from our contractors.
Modern and efficient
Waste management at Interzero is based on innovative, digitally powered systems.
Full legal compliance
Legal peace of mind thanks to full compliance with applicable environmental and waste management legislation.
Keeping you in the loop
Our online portal gives you 24/7 access to digital order management and reporting.
Cost transparency
Your costs stay plannable with our clear-cut approach to cost management and subscription models.

Cost transparency with a waste management plan

The costs involved depend on your waste management strategy, and are based on the required fractions, waste volumes, and so on. To keep invoicing as quick and convenient as possible, we have developed the Interzero waste management plan.

The plan is a bit like a service charge statement: you ‘book’ your waste management services in advance, agree a monthly part payment and get a final bill at the end of the financial year.

Your benefits:

Spread out your payments with a monthly charge and a detailed final bill at year end
Cut the workload involved in sourcing individual contractors with systematic, portal-driven order placement
Overview of all orders placed, no handovers needed, unified complaints process, etc.
Boost efficiency with a single, easy-to-review annual invoice statement

Typical fractions in retirement homes, rehabilitation centres and hospitals

We offer solutions to cover all types of waste found in healthcare and nursing facilities. If you have questions about specific fractions or a fraction that we have not covered in our list, please mail us or give us a call!

Our customers typically need help with the following fractions (EWC = European Waste Code):

Standard fractions	Standard fractions (organic)	Hazardous waste
EWC 15 01 01: Paper and cardboard packaging	EWC 20 01 08: Biodegradable kitchen and canteen waste	EWC 08 01 11*: Waste paint and varnish
EWC 15 01 06: Mixed packaging (lightweight packaging, packaging from dual systems)	EWC 20 01 25: Edible oil and fat	EWC 16 05 06*: Laboratory chemicals
EWC 15 01 07/20 01 02: Glass		EWC 18 01 01: Sharp or pointed objects
EWC 18 01 04: Clinical waste, e.g. diapers (not infectious)		EWC 20 01 21*: Fluorescent tubes
EWC 20 01 01: Paper and cardboard (destruction of files)		EWC 20 01 33*: Batteries and accumulators (container emptying)
EWC 20 03 01: Mixed municipal waste for recycling		EWC 20 01 36/20 01 35*: Various types of (hazardous) electrical/electronic equipment

Disposal of medical waste including infectious waste and hazardous medical waste

[Translate to English - Englisch:] Frau entsorgt infektiöse Abfälle

Hazardous waste in a hospital setting includes everything that creates an elevated risk of infection, injury or environmental pollution. This waste must be promptly separated at the point of origin, disposed of in special, clearly marked containers and the entire process fully documented. Interzero also offers solutions for this specific scenario.

Hazardous waste types include the following:

EWC 18 01 01: Sharp or pointed objects (cannulas, scalpels, lancets, glass ampoules)
EWC 18 01 03*: Infectious waste, e.g. material from isolation wards, waste heavily soaked with blood/secretions, lab waste with pathogens
EWC 18 01 06*: Chemical waste, e.g. disinfectants, fixing and developing solutions, lab chemicals
EWC 18 01 08*: Cytostatic agents and cytotoxic waste, e.g. chemotherapy waste
EWC 18 01 10*: Amalgam waste from dental care

Container management for operating theatres

[Translate to English - Englisch:] Mensch entsorgt gefährlichen Abfall in speziellen Behälter

Container management optimisation is also part of the waste management strategy. This ensures an appropriate and efficient approach to the collection, separation and transportation of clinical waste and waste from nursing facilities.

Optimisation scope:

Identification of waste types, volumes and matching container sizes
Analysis of available space for waste containers and evaluation of suitable locations
Use of standard containers and efficient placement to avoid problems with emptying
Process improvements to reduce costs, shorten routes and save space
If space is limited: development of customer-specific solutions (e.g. press containers, centralised collection points

Straightforward order management with online and offline support

[Translate to English - Englisch:] Einblick Abfallmanagement-Plattform

Your waste management orders can be placed 24/7 with our online portal, which gives you access to a complete overview of your orders on demand. You are also provided with support by your designated single point of contact.

How your organisation benefits:

Simple placement of transportation and disposal orders using the online portal or your single point of contact
Transparent order overview plus status tracking in the portal – always available 24/7
Approved coordination of pick-ups, transportation and professional disposal by an optimised logistics service
Logging of all waste management processes, including legal records and accompanying documentation
All-round peace of mind, thanks to full legal compliance and agreed disposal routes

Our experts for Safe and hygienic waste management for healthcare and nursing