Clinical Waste

The Council provides a free clinical waste collection and disposal service for householders within the District.

To request a collection, please contact us using the details on the right of the screen

What is Clinical Waste?

Clinical waste is any waste which consists wholly or partly of human or animal tissue blood or other bodily fluids, excretions, drugs or other pharmaceutical products, swabs or dressings, syringes, needles or other sharp instruments.

The Environmental Protection Act makes improper or unsafe handling and disposal of clinical waste punishable by a fine.  If done deliberately, it could be a criminal offence.

Warning - Clinical Waste must never be placed in household waste sacks.

Yellow clinical waste bags and orange sharps containers are supplied for the safe collection of waste.   

We collect the clinical waste every Wednesday, collections can be arranged on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis, depending on your requirements