Clinical waste must be disposed of safely to prevent infection spread.
We offer a free weekly domestic clinical waste (hazardous waste and sharps) collection service to Oxford residents.
We collect:
- wound dressings, bandages and swabs - we collect these in orange sacks
- needles and syringes - we collect these in yellow sharps boxes which your healthcare provider supplies
Nappies, incontinence pads, and sanitary items are non-hazardous. You must bag them and put them in your general waste bin.
How to apply for clinical waste collections
The steps to apply for a clinical waste collection are:
- download, print and fill in the Clinical waste application form (or share the link with your healthcare professional)
- your healthcare professional must sign off the application and send it to the email address on this page
- your application will be processed by one of our recycling officers
Households using this service are reviewed yearly.
Oxford City Council doesn't offer this service for commercial properties.
