You can request a collection of clinical waste from your home with the approval of a medical professional.
This kind of waste needs to be handled safely and kept separate from other types of household waste.
The service is free of charge.
Clinical waste may contain:
- hypodermic needles
- blood
- human tissue
- other infectious body fluids
Not clinical waste:
- nappies
- sanitary protection
- incontinence pads
With these items, you should:
- wrap them thoroughly to make sure no unhygienic liquid leaks out
- put them in a bag and tie the bag securely
- put the bags in your black wheelie bin ready for your scheduled collection
Requesting a collection
You can ask your medical professional to refer you to Medisort, who collect clinical waste in Hounslow.
Or, you can download and complete a referral form and take it to your medical professional for their approval.
Your medical professional must sign or stamp your form before you send it to Medisort.
When you've completed your form, you can either:
- scan and email to ask@medisort.co.uk
- post to Medisort at the address below
Medisort Limited
Unit A
Fort Road
Littlehampton
West Sussex
BN17 7QU
