Clinical waste disposal
Clinical waste means any waste which consists of
the following:
- Human or animal body parts.
- Human or animal bloods or other body
fluids.
- Excretion.
- Drugs or other pharmaceutical products.
- Swabs and dressings.
- Used syringes, needles or other sharp instrument
(which may prove a hazard unless previously rendered safe).
- Any other waste arising from: medical, nursing,
dental, blood transfusion, veterinary, pharmaceutical or similar
practice, investigation, treatment, care, teaching or research and
which may cause infection.
Clinical Waste is categorised depending on the risk to human
health that the waste poses. The collection and disposal of
this waste depends on the category. For more advice on the
collection and treatment of clinical waste please consult your
district nurse who will be able to advise you on the categories of
clinical waste and the best disposal option.
Hypodermic Needles
If any hypodermic needle(s) are found please contact the
Contract Services Unit. They will arrange for the needle(s) to be
collected. Please note only needles discovered in public places
will be collected.