Clinical waste collections

Somerset Waste PartnershipClinical waste collections

A free weekly clinical waste collection service is available to private households.

Clinical waste collections are not usually intended for adult hygiene products, such as incontinence pads, or dressings for bed sores. For this waste you can request extra refuse capacity.

Clinical waste is any waste which consists wholly or partly of:

  • human or animal tissue
  • blood or bodily fluids
  • swabs or dressings
  • syringes, needles or other sharp instruments

NB: Drugs or other pharmaceutical products, and used inhalers, can be returned to chemists.

 

Clinical waste collections for businesses

We cannot collect clinical waste from businesses, which need to make their own arrangements. We suggest checking local phone directories under Waste Services for information on commercial service providers.

Unwanted mobility and occupational therapy equipment

Contact Somerset County Council’s Adult Customer Contact team on 0300 123 2224 and they can tell you where your nearest local drop off point for unwanted mobility and occupational therapy equipment is.

Visit the Somerset Choices website to find local services and information to help you choose the right care and support for you.