Anatomical waste disposal

Dignified and compliant anatomical and pathological waste disposal services for hospitals, laboratories and research facilities.
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Specialised services
for anatomical and pathological waste

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Our specialist services support healthcare, veterinary and research facilities across Australia with safe and discreet collection, transport and destruction of anatomical materials, including identifiable body parts and human tissue waste. From lockable bins and colour-coded segregation systems to 24-hour surveillance at our treatment sites, every step in our waste management process prioritises confidentiality, dignity and environmental responsibility.

With Cleanaway, you can be confident that this highly sensitive waste stream is handled in strict compliance with healthcare and EPA regulations – ensuring safe containment, chain of custody assurance and the irreversible destruction of all materials. We combine industry-leading expertise with a safe, ethical approach to the waste you entrust to us, giving you complete peace of mind.

Human anatomical and pathological waste

Includes identifiable human limbs, organs, placentas, biopsy material, surgical specimens, laboratory samples, and other human tissue waste.

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Animal and cadaveric waste

Covers animal carcasses and tissues from veterinary or research settings, as well as expired cadaveric materials used in medical training or scientific research.


Service

Who we support

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Healthcare and hospitals

Supporting medical facilities with safe disposal of human anatomical and pathological waste to meet strict health and safety regulations.

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Veterinary clinics and animal research

Managing animal body parts and tissues from veterinary practices, animal hospitals, and scientific research institutions.

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Medical and scientific training institutions

Handling expired cadaveric materials and anatomical specimens used for education, training, and research purposes.

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Laboratories and pathology services

Collecting and disposing of biopsy materials, surgical specimens, and laboratory samples in compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Expertise

Why specialist anatomical waste services are important

These materials can be infectious and sensitive in nature, requiring highly specialised handling, storage, and disposal to protect public health and safeguard staff. There are a number of ethical, safety and regulatory considerations involved in disposing of pathological and anatomical waste, which is why it’s important to work with a specialist provider like Cleanaway.

Regulatory compliance
We ensure all anatomical waste is handled in accordance with state and federal health, biohazard and environmental regulations.
Dignity and sensitivity
We treat all anatomical waste with the highest standards of care and respect, understanding the ethical considerations involved.
Risk minimisation
We employ strict protocols prevent infection, odour, environmental harm and reputational damage.
Confidentiality assured
Our secure chain of custody and documentation processes ensure confidentiality and control from collection to final disposal.

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Process

How we manage anatomical and pathological waste

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Safe, respectful segregation at source
Anatomical waste is placed into biohazard-labelled, leakproof containers. We supply dedicated bins suitable for human and animal tissue, in line with health and regulatory standards.
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Scheduled collection and compliant transport
Our licensed operators collect the waste using tamper-sealed containers, logged and tracked for chain of custody assurance.
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Ethical, EPA-licensed destruction
Anatomical waste is disposed of via high-temperature incineration at a licensed facility, ensuring complete destruction in line with local regulations.
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Certificates of destruction and audit support
We provide documented proof of destruction and compliance records, helping to meet ethical, legal and environmental obligations.
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Details

Specialised collection containers

Cleanaway offers a range of single-use and reusable collection containers purpose-built for the safe and respectful containment of tissue and body parts.
Key features of our anatomical waste disposal system:

  • Colour-coded containers for clear waste stream segregation
  • Leakproof, biohazard-compliant design for safe storage and transport
  • Secure, lockable lids to protect contents during handling
  • No bagging or decanting required, reducing handling risks

These features, combined with our end-to-end anatomical waste services, maintain safety, compliance and dignity at every stage of the disposal process.

 

 

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Output

What happens to anatomical waste

Anatomical waste requires irreversible destruction due to its high-risk and sensitive nature. In Australia, high-temperature incineration is the only legally accepted treatment option for this waste stream.

This method of disposal is essential for health, safety and ethical reasons:

  • Destroys pathogens and prevents infection – Ensures the complete destruction of infectious agents, especially critical for waste from autopsies, surgeries or infectious disease treatment units
  • Protects human dignity and ethical standards – Reduces anatomical matter to ash, enabling discreet disposal and preventing identity breaches or exposure to recognisable human body parts
  • Eliminates risks of misuse or tampering – Prevents misuse of anatomical waste in rituals, unregulated research or other unethical activities.
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Our promise

Why choose Cleanaway

  • A one-stop solution

    We offer an expansive range of services, custom waste solutions and expert support to meet the waste management and resource recovery needs of Australian businesses, councils and industries of any size. 

  • Making a sustainable future possible together

    We’re leading the way in sustainable waste management and resource recovery, helping Australia to transition to a circular economy and investing in lasting solutions for the benefit of all Australians – now and into the future.

  • Health, safety and environmental focus

    We implement rigorous controls to safely collect, treat and dispose of waste, minimising the risk of harm to people and the environment while meeting strict compliance standards.

  • Market-leading infrastructure

    Our EPA-licensed, state-of-the-art facilities enable safe, efficient waste processing and resource recovery at scale.