Types of clinical waste
| Type of clinical waste | Container |
|---|---|
| Human tissue | Yellow and black bags |
| Blood, bodily fluids, infectious waste | Yellow and black bags |
| Swabs or dressings | Yellow bags |
| Syringes, needles or other sharp instruments | Yellow box |
| Excretions | Double bag and placed in maroon general waste bin. |
| Drugs or other pharmaceutical products | These are not collected please speak to your GP or local pharmacist. |
Containers and bags will be delivered once the request from your medical professional has been processed.
We will not collect items in other containers. Boxes with any other colour lid should be returned to the original provider such as medical centre or hospital