Male Hygiene Bins

There is no law in place specifically saying that you have to provide male sanitary bins in male toilets. There is an active campaign in place which is gaining traction, pushing the government to change the law and breaking down the stigma around this subject. 

There are however two pieces of legislation which are directly relevant, and should be considered by facilities managers;

   - The Water Industries Act 1991 says that no items should be flushed which may cause a blockage which can be a serious risk if no sanitary bin is provided.

   - The Environmental Protection Act 1990 states businesses have a legal duty of care to correctly manage waste on their premises right up until the point of disposal.

There are many provisions that businesses should make on a fairness basis aside from just legal requirement, such as ensuring a safe and dignified bathroom experience for all visitors.

Janitorial Direct can provide sanitary solutions from as little as £1.20 + VAT per week. Compare this with the plumbing bill for unblocking toilets and waste systems, it is a small outlay to ensure your visitors can safely dispose of waste. 

This can have a knock-on effect which might negatively impact the wider sewerage system such as introducing non-degradable plastic products and causing various other issues which are harmful to the environment. 

You also don’t need to have a bin in every single toilet, but you should have at least one bathroom that is clearly marked to contain a male sanitary unit or incontinence bin.

Charity Prostate Cancer UK estimates that 1 in 3 men over the age of 65 will experience urinary incontinence, and there are various other reasons men may need sanitary disposal.

So for something that affects such a wide proportion of the population, it’s likely that inclusive businesses get more visitors and customers if they provide an inclusive experience for everyone. 

Businesses are legally required to follow both duty of care and waste disposal regulations for visitors and staff, so sanitary bins have to be sanitised and emptied regularly to prevent the build-up of bacteria. 

The specific amount of times you should empty your bin depends on the number of visitors and staff within your business, but our experts can empty and clean bins on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis depending on your needs.

The disposal of ‘offensive waste’ must be handled in a specific way due to the risks associated with handling such materials thus should not be handled by everyday cleaners or staff.

Our experts are highly trained in the correct handling of this waste, are DBS checked, and provide a discreet and safe service.

Sanitary waste is highly regulated - such controlled waste must only be transferred with a carrier registered with the Environment Agency.

To remain compliant, sanitary waste should only be handled by a trained and licensed hazardous waste operative. 

Our skilled operatives will install sanitary bins wherever you need them. You can choose the frequency of servicing based on your requirements, whether it's weekly, bi-weekly, or every four weeks.

During each service, we thoroughly clean and deodorise the units, then discreetly dispose of the waste without removing the bin. This ensures there’s no need to drag the bin through your property, eliminating any unpleasant odours or visibility issues.

Each site is assigned a dedicated service operative, so you will usually see the same person each visit. This consistency ensures our operatives are familiar with your unit locations.

At Janitorial Direct, we take pride in offering exceptional service. All our operatives are expertly-trained and CRB-checked, ensuring reliable and professional service every time.