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Clinical waste (sharps, burn bin)

How you can dispose of soiled dressings, incontinence pads, pharmaceutical products, needles, sharps boxes (burn bins) and similar.

Important note:

Never dispose of any sharps bins or needles at recycling sites or in domestic waste bins and bags. How  you can return these:

  • If issued by a hospital, take them to the:
    • Hospital clinic or ward. (Always use this option for purple-lidded sharps bins.)
    • Central or commercial pharmacies at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary or Calderdale Royal Hospital.
  • If given to you by your Doctor, take them back to your Doctor's surgery.

Please note: You can also ask us to collect them from your home for free:

  • Phone: 01422 288002.
  • You can also use the link below to apply online:

Request a collection of clinical waste

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