Our Sterilization Process

Our Sterilization Process


The process of ozone sterilization is exceedingly effective and remarkably simple.

By combining the powerful oxidizing properties of ozone with the mechanical processes of medical waste shredding systems, Clean Waste Systems’ processing solutions comprehensively sterilize medical waste.

Clean Waste Systems Ozone Sterilization Process

The sterilization process is pictured on the OMW-400. The OMW-1000 follows a similar process.

Ozone sterilization process animation
First step of ozone sterilization process animation

Waste container is rolled onto the system’s lifting mechanism.

Second step of ozone sterilization process animation

Processing begins with the push of a button. Waste is weighed, lifted and documented.

Third step of ozone sterilization process animation

A door automatically opens to allow the waste to be tipped into the shredding mechanism. 

Fourth step of ozone sterilization process animation

A heavy-duty industrial power shredder breaks apart the waste, reducing its volume by 90%.

Fifth step of ozone sterilization process animation

The shredded waste is exposed to our patented Humidizone® humidified ozone formula, which comprehensively sterilizes the waste and greatly reduces odor. The ozone sterilization process produces zero emissions or hazardous fumes and uses no chemicals, steam or heat.

Sixth step of ozone sterilization process animation

Now completely sterilized and inactive, the shredded waste is transferred to a sanitary landfill. The physical volume of waste is greatly reduced, allowing for fewer trips to the landfill and a significantly improved carbon footprint.

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Contact the Clean Waste Systems team to learn more about taking your medical waste treatment in-house simply, safely and sustainably through our groundbreaking ozone technology. 

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