Last updated: April 2026

Review date: April 2027

Waste generated in the Nursery is classified into 4 categories:

• Household / Domestic Waste (Recyclable)
• Other Domestic / Household Waste
• Biological Waste (soiled nappies etc)
• Food Waste (leftovers and compostable food items.)

Household Waste

Household / domestic waste is waste which is normally collected by the refuse disposal services. This can originate from all areas of the Nursery and includes:

• Food waste - from kitchen and dining
• Non-contaminated paper waste - all
• Household materials - all

Duty staff are responsible for collecting and storing waste in readiness for collection. Household waste will be collected and placed directly into the wheely-bins; alternatively into black plastic bags which are then securely fastened when full and air removed from the bag.

Recycling is in place where settings have the facilities. Recyclable materials – plastic, cardboard, tins, are to be collected and stored separately and deposited in the wheely-bin marked for recycling where appropriate.

Black bags will be kept inside the out-buildings away from the proximity of children, until collection day, when they will be placed outside for collection by the duty staff. Full bags should not be stored within the Nursery setting where children are playing.

Collection is through the normal refuse collection services.

Biological Waste

Biological waste, such as soiled disposable nappies, will be placed directly into the designated nappy bin located in the changing area, these are to be emptied daily. Biological waste will either be disposed of in the designated biological waste wheelie bin or in the general household waste bin depending on the facilities available.

Child Incontinence / Sickness Clean Up Procedure

In the event of a child’s incontinence, diarrhoea or vomiting the following procedure must be carried out: