What is Clinical Waste
Clinical Waste is generally health or animal waste that is hazardous and poses a threat of infection to humans. The term also includes drugs or other pharmaceutical products.
Clinical waste is mainly produced by hospitals, health clinics, doctors' surgeries and veterinary practices, but may also arise from residential homes, nursing homes and private households.
Examples of clinical waste include:
What should I do with clinical waste?
Clinical waste should not be mixed in with household waste. In addition, any sharp instruments, such as scalpels or needles, must be put into special yellow plastic containers known as "sharps boxes".
If you are a householder and need advice on the disposal of clinical waste, please contact the council using the contact details below.
Removal of clinical waste
There is no charge for removal of clinical waste from domestic properties.
Commercial Clinical Waste Service
Please note that the council does not collect from commercial or industrial premises.
Missed Collections
Any genuine missed collections should be reported as soon as possible to Dudley Council Plus on the number below.
What responsibility do I have?
If you treat yourself in your own home, it is your responsibility to dispose of waste, clinical or household, in a safe way.
