Clinical waste

Clinical waste, also known as hazardous waste, can only be collected by specialised companies using specially trained staff and modified and licensed vehicles.

All hazardous clinical waste must be incinerated and must not be disposed of in your wheeled bin.

This includes:

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

If you need a separate collection of clinical waste we can arrange for a private contractor to collect this.

To do this, print the attached form, complete it and take it to your healthcare professional to verify the information and return it to the Civic Offices.

Applications can take up to 2 weeks to process, we will inform you of the outcome.

Clinical waste referral form (pdf 122KB)

Help if you are unable to complete the form

If you cannot print or complete the form call us on 01992 564000, our customer service officers will either complete the form for you or post the application form to you.

Return your completed application:

  • Business Support, Epping Forest District Council, 323 High Street, Epping CM16 4BZ

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