North Yorkshire County Council's Waste Service have highlighted the extra steps we must take when getting rid of disposable facemasks and other items of PPE.
As more of us use PPE equipment such as disposable facemasks, gloves, wipes and tissues there's a warning that it's important to dispose of these items correctly.
These disposable items are not recyclable so should be put in your bin. and Jenny Lowes from North Yorkshire County Councils Waste services says that if you or anybody in your household has Covid-19 symptoms you should take extra precautions.
As more of us use PPE it's important to dispose of these items correctly. They are not recyclable so should be put in your bin. If you or anybody in your household has #Covid19 symptoms you should take extra precautions.
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Here is the Government advice on disposing of domestic PPE equipment.
Face coverings and personal protective equipment (PPE) for social distancing
You should wash and reuse cloth face coverings to prevent and reduce waste. Read guidance on how to make and wear a reusable cloth face covering.
Remove PPE carefully, and avoid touching the inside of your face covering.
After you remove your PPE or face covering, wash your hands or use hand sanitiser.
If you need to throw away used face coverings or PPE, such as gloves:
- dispose of them in your ‘black bag’ waste bin at home or at work, or a litter bin if you’re outside
- do not put them in a recycling bin as they cannot be recycled through conventional recycling facilities
- take them home with you if there is no litter bin - do not drop them as litter
You do not need to:
- put them in an extra bag
- store them for a time before throwing them away
If you’re self isolating
If you or a member of your household is self-isolating at home, follow the stay at home guidance.
To dispose of any face coverings or PPE you or members of your household use when self- isolating, you should:
- double bag them
- store them for 72 hours before putting them in a ‘black bag’ waste bin
Do not put them in a recycling bin.
Remove PPE carefully, and avoid touching the inside of your face covering.
After you remove your PPE or face covering, wash your hands or use hand sanitiser.
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