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[dom]

hi there y'all
i've broached this subject before on another thread but this has a difference,btw-i i have'nt got this as my only topic of conversation
i have recently been going to an amusement arcade locally and playing on their machines,i used the public loo on various occasions and have been putting the used catheter in the bin provided[after rinsing it through,]the other day i went there and there was a big sign on the inside door stating that no 'clinical waste should be deposited in the bin'i had to roll it up and put it back in my pocket,in other establishments they usually have a bin for women's pads etc[grey with a flip-top lid,i normally discard it in there long with gloves and wrapper
now what i'm asking is is it a legal requirement since the dda regs came into force that a receptacle for discarding suchlike waste should be provided? it is most inconvienient for myself to take the offending articles along with me as they are obviously wet and unhygienic the arcade is open to over18s and is always full,the loo is'nt w/c friendly what are your views on this please

[Tinbasher]

dom, on Nov 25 2006, 09:15 PM, said:

hi there y'all
i've broached this subject before on another thread but this has a difference,btw-i i have'nt got this as my only topic of conversation
i have recently been going to an amusement arcade locally and playing on their machines,i used the public loo on various occasions and have been putting the used catheter in the bin provided[after rinsing it through,]the other day i went there and there was a big sign on the inside door stating that no 'clinical waste should be deposited in the bin'i had to roll it up and put it back in my pocket,in other establishments they usually have a bin for women's pads etc[grey with a flip-top lid,i normally discard it in there long with gloves and wrapper
now what i'm asking is is it a legal requirement since the dda regs came into force that a receptacle for discarding suchlike waste should be provided? it is most inconvienient for myself to take the offending articles along with me as they are obviously wet and unhygienic the arcade is open to over18s and is always full,the loo is'nt w/c friendly what are your views on this please

I dont think it is a legal requirement in terms of the DDA but might well be for the arcade as an employer (health and saftey for his staff).

I have gotten into the habit of having some of those nappy sacks in my bag so that I can pack stuff away and just bin it in the ordinary bin if a sanitary bin isnt provided. If I dont have one of these I often put the used cath and any dirty stuff into a rubber glove and tie the wrist.

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[Texaswheelz]

I normally just wrap it up in the paper towels they provide to dry your hands and trash it, unless they go digging through their trash and unwrapping things they aren't going to know....might not be the right thing to do, but it's what i do.

[lune14]

That is the most absurd thing I have ever heard??

1. What difference does it make what's in that "special bin" ie.: a bloody tampon , sanitary napkin .... or a catheter! And how is it different than a dirty baby diaper as well? Many times the baby changing tables are located in the handicapped stalls and you know mothers are going to roll up the diaper and toss it into that bin vs carrying it out to the bin by the washup area.

2. Why are they "looking" at what's in it anyway?? If that were my job (sign of the cross it isn't) I'd be retrieving the garbage bag from within and tossing it like the other trash withOUT observing the contents

I discard catheters in those bins w/out a second thought. I'm in the USA and have never heard of any guidlines, nor have I seen any signage forbidding such disposal.

On another issue, recently I've noticed a lot of public toilets here are now providing private sinks in the handicap stalls! Something they should have done a long time ago! Crate & Barrel stores have a full vanity in their handicap stalls!!

[Lucydog]

You may be able to claim discrimination under the DDA in that they are not providing a disabled loo or any other accessible facilities. however when it come to the practical bits Id say go ahead and use their bin. You might want to use a disposable bag to put it in first though. that way they have to open it to see whats inside!!!!

I have mentioned it before but if you use Charter healthcare as your provider they send you loads of free stuff with every order. I have zillions of blue plastic bags, bottles of alcoholic hand wash and loads of wet and dry wipes. So you might want to consider them. No I dont work for them but just think they provide a good and discrete service!

cheers
L

[LadyPilot]

lune14 summed it up nicely

dom, on Nov 25 2006, 08:15 PM, said:

the other day i went there and there was a big sign on the inside door stating that no 'clinical waste should be deposited in the bin'i had to roll it up and put it back in my pocket,in other establishments they usually have a bin for women's pads etc[grey with a flip-top lid,i normally discard it in there long with gloves and wrapper.

If they are saying you cannot dispose of clinical waste in the normal bin then they must provide one that does take the clinical waste!

[Joed]

What are my thoughts? I think that some people just want something to bitch about. And they're afraid of the unknown. It's not like you're discarding a used hypo needle, for crying out loud.

I agree with lune14, that the soiled diapers are a much bigger sanitary issue than a discarded rinsed out catheter.

If they want to enforce this rule, then they should provide an alternative for those impacted by such a rule.

A small sink in the handicapped stalls would be brilliant....I've not ran across any such setup yet, but I think it's a great idea. I could relate a few horror stories where a stall sink would've been most helpful.

[Avocado Baby]

If they don't want them in the 'normal' bin, then they should provide something for you to put your clinical waste in!! IDIOTS! I'm sure they'd make less fuss if it was a baby's nappy!

[russ1]

If that was me I think i'd just carry on using the normal bin until they put a clinical waste bin in there too. Possibly a good idea to get some nappy sacks to tie them up in but it's hardly a health issue - now if you were depositing used syringes in there they might have a point!

[dom]

russ1, on Nov 27 2006, 07:27 PM, said:

If that was me I think i'd just carry on using the normal bin until they put a clinical waste bin in there too. Possibly a good idea to get some nappy sacks to tie them up in but it's hardly a health issue - now if you were depositing used syringes in there they might have a point!

yeah i will russ,it annoyed me and its not exactly a hypo needle or anything,i don't want to take my refuse home with me and i think they should provide a suitable bin for public use,thanx everyone for replying

[htwhlz97]

Trash it there. What are they going to do give you a ticket. Thats what trash cans are for, you are not in a drs office with that kinda recepticle for you to use. Lune14 you are so right, womens unsantiary stuff and diapers are just the same, and would pose the same risks so trash it there and dont give it a second thought.

[bedrock]

HI, not sure, but in the Uk you would dispose f your catheters in the normal rubbish, not many areas have clincal waste disposal anymore. Aslong as the cath is wrapped up, I dont see the prob with disposing in normal waste.

Edited by bedrock, 28 November 2006 - 10:33 PM.