Commercial waste - clinical waste disposal

Clinical Waste is any waste which poses a threat of infection to humans. This 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

Bridgnorth District Council does not provide a commercial clinical waste collection service. To arrange collection and disposal of commercial clinical waste you will need to speak to an independent licensed clinical waste collection and disposal company. A good starting place to look for companies is Yellow Pages.

To check whether a waste collection and disposal company is correctly licensed, or for any other waste collection and disposal licensing queries contact the Environment Agency or call them on 08708 506506.