Clinical and medical waste
Individuals with confirmed COVID-19 who have been assessed as suitable for self-isolation can store their personal waste (for example, used tissues and disposable cleaning cloths) securely within disposable bags. When appropriate, these bags should be removed and placed into another bag and securely tied or sealed and kept separate from other wastes. This must be stored for at least 72 hours before being put in your usual domestic or household waste bin. Other household waste can be disposed of as normal.
We provide a separate, weekly collection for infectious healthcare waste. This waste is subject to stricter controls than general rubbish and must be collected and treated separately. Clinical waste bags will be provided by our waste contractor.
Do not put any clinical waste or needles in your general waste bin.
You will need to use a special sharps box for getting rid of any needles. These can be provided by your doctors or you can buy them from a pharmacy. We do not collect sharps boxes please return them to your doctors for disposal.
To request a clinical waste collection complete the form or call us on 01993 861025
Request a clinical waste collection