Who we Are?
Driven by a spirit of innovation since 2012, Sterilwave has become a recognized leader in on-site medical waste treatment.
Sterilwave was founded on a simple conviction: medical waste treatment can be more sustainable, cost-effective and environmentally responsible.
Why continue transporting infectious-risk waste over hundreds of kilometres when it can be treated immediately at the point of generation?
To address this challenge, Sterilwave has developed a patented, 100% electric technology that combines shredding and microwave decontamination in a single chamber, within an ultra-compact unit.
This innovation makes it possible to treat and decontaminate all types of infectious-risk medical waste directly at the point of generation, without prior sorting or segregation. Once treated, the waste is rendered non-infectious and can be directed to the municipal waste stream, in accordance with applicable regulations.
A clear ambition: to treat waste where it is generated, for a more cost-effective, safer and more efficient model.
Our story
Founded in 2012 within Bertin Technologies in France, Sterilwave has more than ten years of experience deploying its solutions in hospitals, clinics, laboratories, as well as for governments and international organisations.
Its patented technology combines shredding and microwave decontamination in a single chamber, enabling waste to be treated directly at the point of generation.
The treatment cycle is fully automated and takes just 30 minutes, without the use of steam or pressure. Once treated, the waste is converted into non-hazardous waste that can be disposed of through the municipal waste stream, thereby reducing risks, transportation requirements and environmental impact.
A French company, Sterilwave designs and manufactures its equipment in Dieppe, Normandy, and relies on a team of around 40 employees to develop innovative medical waste treatment solutions.
A new chapter begins in 2026
In 2026, Sterilwave joined the Ecosteryl Group while retaining its operational independence.
A leading Belgian company, Ecosteryl specialises in industrial solutions for the treatment and sorting of medical waste using microwave technology.
Ecosteryl and Sterilwave share a common foundation: clean and sustainable microwave technology.
Guided by the shared vision of the Ecosteryl Group, Sterilwave and Ecosteryl develop complementary solutions to address a wide range of needs and operational models.
Both companies share a strong ambition: to provide healthcare facilities, health authorities, international organisations and waste management operators with comprehensive, innovative and high-performance solutions, contributing to responsible medical waste management worldwide.
A global presence
With its headquarters in the Paris region, its production facility in Dieppe, France, and offices in Belgium, Mexico and Singapore, Sterilwave provides its customers with responsive, local support.
Its solutions are marketed worldwide through a qualified network of international distributors.
Our commitments
We support healthcare facilities in moving towards safer, more efficient and more sustainable medical waste management through five key commitments.
Ensure health and safety by reducing the risks associated with the handling, storage and transportation of infectious healthcare waste.
Treat waste directly at the point of generation, using solutions that enable on-site decontamination and minimise handling steps.
Optimise waste volume management through a technology combining shredding and microwave treatment, significantly reducing the volume of waste requiring disposal.
Reduce environmental impact by limiting waste transportation and associated emissions, while promoting more responsible waste management.
Simplify day-to-day operations with compact, high-performance equipment that is easy to integrate into healthcare facilities' workflows.
Sterilwave today
Contributing to the sustainable transformation of medical waste management.
A complete range of solutions for treating 10 to 150 kg of waste per hour.
Over 900 installations in more than 85 countries.
Complies with international standards and requirements.