Clinical waste
Arrange a collection of clinical waste from your home.
Dedicated collection
Our partner, Essentia, collects clinical waste from resident’s homes. This is separate from our other types of waste and rubbish collection and must be arranged by residents.
You can request a collection whenever you need one and collections are free.
We can collect
Essentia collects from residents' homes only.
Clinical waste is any waste that consists wholly or partly of:
- human tissue
- blood
- other body fluid
- prescribed drugs
- other pharmaceutical products
- swabs or dressings
- syringes, needles or other sharp instruments
We cannot take
The service does not take:
- incontinence pads - put in your black rubbish bin
- medication that’s out of date - return it to your local pharmacy and do not put it in your bins
Request or cancel a collection
Contact Essentia Community Services to arrange a collection or cancel an existing booking.
essentiaenvironment@gstt.nhs.uk
Phone
020 7188 9399