Household waste - clinical waste

Infectious waste

The Borough Council provides a collection service for infectious medical waste. This is often called 'clinical waste'. If you think you meet the criteria then the first thing to do is speak to your district nurse/doctor. They will then provide you with suitable yellow bags and they will contact the borough council to confirm the collections required. Please note: these collections are for infectious waste only.

Collections will vary according to the needs of the patient. Further details will be discussed with the district nurse/doctor.

Needles

Needles are often referred to as 'sharps'. Residents using needles (such as diabetics) will be using a 'sharps container' for disposal. The borough council will arrange safe, and free, disposal of these containers. You have two choices:

• If you only have one or two containers then you can bring these direct to our depot. Please contact us first by telephone on 01455 238141 or by email to streetscene@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk  to check opening times and the location
• If you have three or more containers, then we can collect them from your home, but you do have to be at home when we visit

We realise there may be exceptional circumstances, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

To obtain replacement containers you will need to see your medical practitioner because these items will require a prescription.

Last updated: 22/08/2011 16:25