Collect and Recycle

Medical Waste Disposal and Recycling Service

We specialise in medical waste management in hospitals, GPs, private hospitals and various healthcare facilities.

MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL UK

Our Medical Waste Management Services

We provide specialist medical waste disposal and recycling services for organisations across the UK. This includes hospitals, local clinics, dentists, GPs and other private establishments. Whether you need help disposing of pharmaceutical waste, contaminated packaging, or various equipment, we are here to help.

Our team can collect waste from across the UK, ensuring waste guidelines are met and materials are recycled or properly disposed of. This minimises your impact on the environment and pushes sustainability for your medical facility.

Receive A Quick Quote

The Medical Waste Disposal Process

01. Contact Our Team

Contact our team regarding the type of medical waste and recycling you need collected. Please include details on the quantity, material, location and contact details.

02. Receive A Quote

We will then provide you with a quote for your waste collection. Our team can then arrange a collection day to suit your organisations schedule.

03. We Collect Your Waste

Our specialist waste carriers will then collect the medical waste and transport the materials to licensed treatment and recycling centres.

Our Compliance

We are specialists in clinical and hazardous waste, with an ADR-verified logistics team. Your waste will be safely disposed of, with our team providing full duty of care paperwork, including hazardous waste consignment notes.

Our Experience

We have many years of experience in hazardous waste management and recycling. Collect and Recycle uses a verified haulage network, with fully trained, experienced operatives.

Our Values

We are committed to providing environmentally-friendly services. Through our intelligent logistics network, we optimise collection routes to reduce C02 output.

MEDICAL WASTE QUOTE

Receive A Free Quote

By partnering with Collect and Recycle for your medical waste disposal needs, you will benefit from a comprehensive service that prioritises safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility. Our team is dedicated to providing healthcare facilities with reliable and efficient waste management solutions.

Our Medical Waste Disposal Services

Pharmaceutical Waste

Pharmaceutical waste encompasses expired, unused, or contaminated medications and vaccines.

Contaminated Packaging

Contaminated packaging from medical supplies or medications poses a risk if not handled properly.

Air Conditioning Units

Our disposal service for air conditioning units adheres to strict environmental standards.

Medical Equipment

Whether it's diagnostic devices, treatments, containers, or other types of medical machinery, we offer a disposal service.

Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste in healthcare settings, including certain chemicals, biological materials, and substances that are flammable, reactive, or toxic, requires meticulous handling and disposal.

Hospital Waste Management Services

At Collect and Recycle, we offer a specialised waste management service for hospitals. Disposing of waste correctly from hospitals is critical due to the hazardous nature of many waste streams at these premises. Our specialist team transports waste safely to certified treatment and disposal facilities, including various types of clinical waste and contaminated equipment.

We can provide clinical waste collections on an ad-hoc or regular basis, ensuring your healthcare waste is managed efficiently.

Medical Waste Bins For The Disposal Of Medical Waste

To facilitate the proper segregation and disposal of clinical waste, we provide an array of medical waste bins. This includes sharp waste bins, clinical waste bins, and medication waste containers. These bins are designed to handle different types of waste safely, from pharmaceutical waste to infectious waste and offensive waste. Our clinical waste strategy emphasises distinctively marked containers for hazardous and clinical waste, ensuring that waste segregation is intuitive and effective.

Our clinical waste bins are essential for the safe containment of waste, including infectious waste, and other potentially hazardous materials. These containers are engineered to meet stringent safety standards, ensuring that clinical waste is stored securely before collection.

Pharmaceutical waste requires special attention due to its environmental impact and potential for misuse. Our medication waste containers are designed for the disposal of expired or unused medicines, ensuring they are segregated from other waste types and processed appropriately.

Book Your Medical Waste Collection

We offer flexible waste collection plans tailored to the volume and types of waste your medical facility generates. Our cost-effective waste management solutions ensure that your medical waste disposal is not only compliant with all regulatory requirements but also aligned with your financial and environmental objectives.

Our waste collection services encompass all types of medical waste, ensuring that everything from offensive waste to hazardous waste is collected efficiently and treated with the utmost care. 

Contact us today to book your medical waste collection and discover how we can assist you. Simply fill out the form on this page providing information on your waste types, volumes and business details. Our team will then be in touch regarding your waste medical disposal needs.

FAQs

Can Medical Waste Be Recycled?

Yes, certain types of medical waste can be recycled, but strict handling and processing are required. Items such as uncontaminated plastics, packaging, and WEEE from medical facilities can be repurposed. However, hazardous materials such as sharps, pharmaceuticals, and infectious waste require specialised treatment before disposal. At Collect and Recycle, we ensure safe and compliant recycling solutions to minimise environmental impact.

How Does Medical Waste Affect The Environment?

Improper disposal of medical waste can lead to serious environmental hazards, including water and soil contamination, air pollution, and harm to wildlife. Infectious waste, pharmaceuticals, and toxic chemicals can seep into ecosystems, affecting both human and animal health. By utilising safe collection, recycling, and treatment methods, we help prevent these risks while promoting sustainability in the healthcare sector.

How Is Medical Waste Destroyed?

Medical waste is typically destroyed through chemical treatment processes that neutralise harmful substances, incineration or other specialist treatments. At Collect and Recycle, we use the most suitable and eco-friendly methods to ensure medical waste is disposed of responsibly and safely.