A clean, hygienic washroom isn’t just a requirement — it’s a vital part of maintaining professional standards, customer confidence and staff wellbeing. At Tidal NW, we provide a range of washroom services across Cumbria and Lancashire, delivering reliable, discreet and compliant hygiene solutions for businesses, workplaces and commercial environments of every size.
From sanitary waste collection to air care, nappy waste and sharps disposal, we keep your facilities fresh, functional and fully compliant with UK hygiene regulations. Our service is flexible, cost-effective and tailored to your building’s exact needs.
Sanitary bins are specialized waste containers designed for the hygienic and discreet disposal of sanitary waste, including items like sanitary pads, tampons, incontinence pads, and wipes. These bins are typically installed in washrooms to ensure proper disposal and to maintain cleanliness and privacy for users.
In the UK, providing sanitary bins is not just a best practice but a legal requirement. Under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990, employers are obligated to provide sanitary waste disposal facilities in female and unisex washrooms. This ensures that employees and visitors have access to a hygienic and private means of disposing of sanitary products
Modern sanitary bins are designed with hygiene and user comfort in mind. Regular servicing and maintenance of these bins are essential to ensure they function effectively and comply with health and safety standards.