Sterilwave
On-site microwave sterilization for infectious medical waste.
Sterilwave is a compact, fully-integrated medical waste treatment solution that uses microwave technology and mechanical shredding to transform infectious clinical waste into safe, unrecognizable, sterilized material — in less than 30 minutes, on-site. The result is dramatically reduced waste volume, lower transport risk and full compliance with healthcare waste regulations.
Manufactured by Bertin Medical Waste · Represented in CEE by STW-INTERThree machines, one sterilization technology.
The Sterilwave range scales from small clinics to large hospital networks — sized to match daily infectious waste generation while keeping the same proven microwave sterilization process.
One automated cycle. Three integrated stages.
Sterilwave combines mechanical shredding with microwave heating in a single sealed chamber — turning infectious clinical waste into dry, unrecognizable, sterilized material ready for standard disposal.
Step 01Shredding
Internal rotor shreds and homogenizes the waste load at ~50 °C, exposing maximum surface area for treatment.
Step 02Microwave sterilization
Microwaves heat the shredded waste to 110 °C in a sealed chamber, achieving full microbial inactivation.
Step 03Discharge
After 30–35 minutes the inert, ~80% volume-reduced output is discharged automatically into a standard waste bin.
Engineered around operational outcomes.
On-site treatment
Treat infectious waste at the point of generation — eliminating storage, transport and external incineration risks.
Up to 80% volume reduction
Integrated shredding compacts and homogenizes waste, dramatically reducing post-treatment volume.
30-minute full cycle
Microwave technology achieves sterilization in a single, fully-automated cycle.
Compliant and traceable
Cycle logs, alarms and parameters support compliance with EU healthcare waste regulations.
Sterilwave product lines and applications.
Hospital Waste Treatment
On-site sterilization for infectious hospital waste streams.
Infectious Waste Treatment
Sterilize clinical and laboratory infectious waste at the source.
Healthcare Applications
Sterilization solutions across the healthcare system.
Medical Waste Treatment Technology
A modern alternative to off-site incineration of medical waste.
Where it's deployed
Indicative specifications
- Process
- Microwave sterilization + integrated shredding
- Cycle time
- Under 30 minutes
- Volume reduction
- Up to 80%
- Capacity
- From small clinics to large hospitals (model-dependent)
- Compliance
- EU healthcare waste regulations
What types of waste can Sterilwave treat?+
Sterilwave is designed for infectious clinical and laboratory waste, including soft and sharp waste typical of hospital operations. Specific waste categories should be reviewed for each installation.
Does it require external services after the cycle?+
Treated output is sterilized and unrecognizable — it can be handled as standard non-hazardous waste in most jurisdictions, dramatically reducing transport and external incineration costs.
How long is a treatment cycle?+
A full sterilization cycle, including shredding, typically completes in under 30 minutes.
Is it suitable for small clinics or only large hospitals?+
The Sterilwave range covers small daily volumes through to large hospital throughput — sizing is matched to facility waste generation.
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