Household waste - clinical waste
Clinical waste is any waste which 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 also arises from residential homes, nursing homes and private households.
Examples of clinical waste include:
- Human or animal tissue
- Blood or other bodily fluids
- Excretions
- Drugs or other pharmaceutical products
- Swabs or dressings
- Syringes, needles or other sharp instruments
For more information on how to dispose of clinical waste please contact Three Rivers Construction helpline who are contracted to collect clinical waste on behalf of Watford Borough Council. They will send you the appropriate forms. Their telephone number is 01923 776611. The telephone lines are open from:
8am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday
8am - 4pm Friday
This service is free of charge for Watford residents but there is a charge for collections from doctors/dental surgeries.
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