Charnwood Borough Council

What is Clinical Waste?

Clinical Waste is any waste that poses a threat of infection to humans, requires 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

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 regular weekly collection.

If you use incontinence pads, these can be double bagged and put in with your usual rubbish.

What if I have regular needles to be disposed of?

If you need needle collection, your doctor will give you a prescription for a sharps box. To arrange for the full boxes to be collected (1 number and above), please contact us and you will be advised when the boxes will be collected. You will then need to get a repeat prescription for new empty boxes.