Clinical Waste

What is Clinical Waste?

Clinical waste is any waste that poses a threat of infection to humans. It requires a special collection and disposal arrangements (incineration) and includes the following:

• Human tissue
• Blood and other bodily fluids
• Swabs and dressings
• Syringes, needles or other sharp instruments

Clinical waste must not be placed in your normal domestic refuse container

If you use incontinence pads, these can be double bagged and placed in with your normal domestic refuse.

How do I apply for a Clinical Waste Collection?

Clinical waste collections will be arranged through your doctor, district nurse or hospital, either as a one off or a regular weekly collection.

What if I have regular needles to be disposed of?

If you require a needle (sometimes referred to as sharps) collection, your doctor will give you a prescription for a sharps box. To arrange for the full boxe(s) to be collected (1 needle or more), please contact us and you will be advised when the boxe(s) will be collected. You will then need to get a repeat prescription for any new additional empty boxes.