Disposal of material and components
How to dispose the packaging and components correctly.
On this page you will find information on the components and how to dispose of them correctly. You will find an overview below. Each test kit is listed there with its components and disposal instructions.
STI Basic
Box, envelope, banderole and instructions of Use
Material: PAP 22 , PAP 21
Dispose of properly in paper recycling bins.
Urine collection Set
Material: (PP) 05, (HDPE) 02, (PET) 01, (PE) 04
Dispose of properly in plastic recycling bins.
Alcohol swabs
Material: (Viscose/Cotton: not coded), (PP) 05, (PE) 04
Dispose of properly in residual waste bins. Packaging can be disposed of in plastic recycling bins.
STI Pro
Box, envelope, banderole and instructions of Use
Material: PAP 22 , PAP 21
Dispose of properly in paper recycling bins.
Urine collection Set
Material: (PP) 05, (HDPE) 02, (PET) 01, (PE) 04
Dispose of properly in plastic recycling bins.
Alcohol swabs
Material: (Viscose/Cotton: not coded), (PP) 05, (PE) 04
Dispose of properly in residual waste bins. Packaging can be disposed of in plastic recycling bins.
Dry blood card
Material: (Cellulose Fiber: not coded), (PE) 04
Dispose of properly in residual waste bins. Packaging can be disposed of in plastic recycling bins.
Wound compress
Material: (Viskose: not coded), (PP) 05, (PE) 04
Dispose of properly in residual waste bins if unused or lightly soiled. If heavily soiled or contaminated with bodily fluids, dispose of in biohazard waste bins or according to local medical waste regulations. Packaging can be disposed of in plastic recycling bins.
Lancets
Material: (Stainless Steel: not coded), (PP) 05, (PE) 04
Dispose of properly in residual waste bins. Ensure that sharp objects like lancets, pen needles, and syringes are safely enclosed in sturdy containers (e.g., hard plastic or metal tins) before placing them in the trash, to prevent injury. Do not dispose of in recycling bins.
STI Select
Box, envelope, banderole and instructions of Use
Material: PAP 22 , PAP 21
Dispose of properly in paper recycling bins.
Dry blood card
Material: (Cellulose Fiber: not coded), (PE) 04
Dispose of properly in residual waste bins. Packaging can be disposed of in plastic recycling bins.
Alcohol Swab
Material: (Viscose/Cotton: not coded), (PP) 05, (PE) 04
Dispose of properly in residual waste bins. Packaging can be disposed of in plastic recycling bins.
Lancets
Material: (Stainless Steel: not coded), (PP) 05, (PE) 04
Dispose of properly in residual waste bins. Ensure that sharp objects like lancets, pen needles, and syringes are safely enclosed in sturdy containers (e.g., hard plastic or metal tins) before placing them in the trash, to prevent injury. Do not dispose of in recycling bins.
