Clinical Waste Collection
and Disposal

Clinical (and infectious) waste is produced by various healthcare activities and could pose a risk of infection or injury. This typically includes sharps, human tissue, blood-soiled items, infectious materials, certain medicines and cytotoxic materials. It must be segregated, stored, transported and disposed of in line with UK healthcare waste regulations. As a trusted and experienced clinical waste company, Trust Hygiene can perform these duties, including specialist dental waste management, for your clinical waste.

Any producer of clinical waste is legally responsible from the point it is generated until final disposal. This duty of care applies to GP surgeries, dental practices, care homes, clinics and other healthcare providers. As a licensed clinical waste disposal contractor, Trust Hygiene can ensure you remain compliant and that the duty of care is upheld.

Clinical waste must be segregated using colour-coded containers or bags based on waste type and risk level. This includes separate containers for infectious waste, sharps, medicines, offensive waste and non-hazardous waste. We can supply you with compliant containers for specific waste types, as well as relining your bins to ensure loose waste posing a health risk is minimised.

Collection frequency depends on waste volume, storage capacity and infection risk. High-risk healthcare environments typically require scheduled collections to prevent overflow, odours and contamination, while ensuring compliance with storage time limits. During our consultation, we’ll confirm the ideal frequency for your bespoke schedule to ensure you remain compliant and don’t overspend.