Clinical waste

Clinical waste is mostly considered hazardous waste under environmental legislation when it contains substances or has properties that might make it harmful to human health or the environment.

This does not necessarily mean it is an immediate risk to human health but it should be treated and handled in accordance with guidelines: Health Technical Memorandum 07-01: Safe and sustainable management of healthcare waste.

Under this legislation, we are obliged to provide a collection service for Domestic Household clinical waste. We do not collect clinical waste for Businesses.

If you produce or hold clinical waste at your premises in England and Wales you must register your site with the Environment Agency on an annual basis unless the total quantity of clinical waste to be removed is less than 500kg per year. The Environment Agency will issue a Hazardous Waste Registration Report which details your specific registration number.

In addition to the above whether you are registered or not with the Environmental Agency you will still have to produce a consignment note every time your clinical waste is collected. For advice on this matter please contact us.