Clinical Waste
Please follow this link to fill out a Clinical Waste collection formWhat is classified as clinical waste, and how do you get rid of it ?
What is clinical waste?Any waste that may cause infection to any person coming into contact with it. These types of waste can include swabs, dressings, syringes, any thing containing human or animal tissue etc.
Yes. Nappies and incontinence pads are classified as a low grade waste, and these wastes can be accepted at the Council’s landfill sites. Alternatively you could use cotton re-usable nappies.
The Council would have to investigate why so much waste is being produced. If it is found that it is due to a commercial operation i.e. a nursing home, nursery etc, it will charge for the collection of this waste.
Yes. No matter what the quantity of clinical waste the Council can charge for it’s collection. However the Council’s current policy is to only charge for non-domestic waste.
Does this mean that clinical waste produced on a domestic property if less than a bag is taken to landfill?
No. Clinical wastes such as swabs, dialysis bags etc, no matter how small the quantity will be incinerated.
When does the Council collect clinical waste for incineration?
Every Tuesday for the Kennet area.
The Council can arrange for the collection of these wastes but it will charge commercial businesses for the service. Any person requiring to dispose of sharps (needles etc) should contact the Council for advise on disposal.
No. Dead animals must be incinerated.
The Council is given certain exemptions when it comes to disposing of dead animals on land for which it is responsible. Animals that are killed on the road are picked up as litter and refuse and disposed of as such.
Follow the link above to complete an application form.