The collection of centrally produced incontinence waste in ACFs is relatively easy compared
to single households. Within the framework of this study the incontinence waste is
collected at an ACF nursing station with a full in patient care for 21 residents.
The nursing staff collect the used incontinence products in separate containers directly
in the patient’s room. This prevents a mixing with other waste fractions. Using a decentralized
hygiene system the separately collected waste is vacuum-sealed. This allows a
hygienic storage with simultaneous volume reduction and a considerable minimization
of odour