Clinical Waste

Clinical waste is any waste which poses a threat of infection to humans. The term also includes drugs or other pharmaceutical products.  Clinical waste is mainly produced by hospitals, health clinics, doctors' surgeries and veterinary practices, but also arises from residential homes, nursing homes and private households.

Examples of clinical waste include:

• Human or animal tissue
• Blood or other bodily fluids
• Excretions
• Drugs or other pharmaceutical products
• Swabs or dressings
• Syringes, needles or other sharp instruments

Needles, syringes and other drug related items are being increasingly discarded in the environment. There are a number of hazards associated with handling these items and if discovered you should contact us to have them safely removed and disposed of. We advise members of the public not to pick up needles: you should contact us.

For more information on clinical waste or to request a collection, please contact the Customer Services Centre on 01923 776611 (minicom 01923 727303) or e-mail enquiries@threerivers.gov.uk

Our Service Standards can be downloaded below.