Albany Council Raises Illegal Tattoo, Beauty Parlour Waste Dumping Health Concerns

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Leaked letters reveal the concern of a West Australian council about illegally dumping toxic waste from beauty salons and tattoo parlours.

The ABC has seen correspondence from the City of Albany cautioning businesses to dispose of their waste correctly.

It stated that residents had complained about the alleged incorrect disposal of rubbish by a skin-patch business.

According to the City of Albany, the perpetrator was identified and the case has been resolved.

The council told people adherence to appropriate waste management to eliminate hazards was “essential”.

But, the information would not identify the company in question.

Health risks

Skin penetration is a broad term encompassing procedures cutting into human flesh, such as ink work, piercing and 3D body art.

This category also includes beauty treatments such as shaving and waxing, as well as health practices like acupuncture.

The procedures pose health risks and there are tight infection-control regulations to stop the spread of blood-borne diseases.

Viral infections such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV, bacterial infections such as staphylococcus and fungal infections can be transmitted through the incorrect dumping of waste.

The authorities must approve these operators and they must comply with skin penetration legislation.

The WA Health Department told ABC that clinical waste could include sharps, human tissue waste, laboratory waste, animal waste and any blood or body fluid.

According to a spokesperson, sharps must be put in hard plastic containers and labeled.

According to the spokesperson, “Any other medical waste should be double-bagged” and labeled appropriately.

It is important to dispose of any medical waste safely and correctly.

Reprimand illegal acts

Scott Reitsema is the City of Albany Public Health and Safety Manager. He said that the issue was raised directly with the concerned business and that a letter has been sent to all other skin-peeling businesses reminding them of their responsibility to dispose of any waste.

Reitsema explained that “public bins” are available for convenience and help to reduce littering.

Place commercial and household waste in public containers is an offense

“The City of Albany is monitoring the usage of public bins. Misuse could result in a sanction.”

The council did not reveal when the illegal dumping happened, where it was found, what was found or how many complaints were received.

It was sent in July to the businesses.

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