Clinical waste
Clinical waste is 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 [https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/B2159iii-health-technical-memorandum-07-01.pdf]
Clinical waste - legal requirements
If you produce or hold hazardous waste (clinical) at your premises in England and Wales you must register your site with the Environment Agency on an annual basis [https://www.gov.uk/hazardous-waste-producer-registration] unless the total quantity of hazardous 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 hazardous waste (clinical) is collected. For advice on this matter please contact us.
Clinical and hazardous waste services
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Description |
Type of waste |
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Sharps - this is collected separately to your regular household waste |
Used or discarded syringes, needles or cartridges |
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Clinical/infectious waste - this is collected separately to your regular household waste |
Waste which is deemed to be infectious or potentially infectious and subject to special treatment for disposal, such as wound dressings, swabs, renal dialysis waste or bandages contaminated with blood or other bodily fluids or secretions. |
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Offensive/hygiene waste - this can usually be disposed of in your Green Lidded general waste bin |
Non infectious, non clinical waste such as incontinence pads, bed pans or liners, empty urine containers, stoma bags or catheters. It does not include babies' nappies or feminine hygiene products. |
Clinical waste
Address: 259 Whitley DepotLondon Road
Whitley
Coventry
CV3 4AR