Medical Waste Disposal and Recycling Service
We specialise in medical waste management in hospitals, GPs,
private hospitals and various healthcare facilities.
private hospitals and various healthcare facilities.
Fully Compliant Service
Environmentally Responsible
Clear Digital Documentation
Reliable Collection Service
Compliance
As specialists in hazardous waste, we benefit from an ADR qualified logistics team. Your waste will be safely disposed of and recycled where possible, with digital hazardous waste consignment notes available.
Sustainability
We are committed to driving sustainability through increased recycling and material recovery. Where recycling isn't possible, we prioritise responsible reprocessing methods and waste-to-energy solutions.
Service
We provide a dedicated point of contact and a dependable service. We can collect multiple waste types in a single collection, helping to deliver both cost and environmental savings.
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.
The Medical Waste Disposal Process
Contact
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.
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.
Recycling
Our specialist waste carriers will then collect the medical waste and transport the materials to licensed treatment and recycling centres.
Our Duty of Care
You can access all of our duty of care documentation by using the button below. This includes waste exemptions, insurances and waste carriers license.
Receive A Quote
Please fill out the form regarding your enquiry, and one of our
friendly team members will get back to you within 24 hours.
Our Medical Waste Disposal Services
We can provide clinical waste collections on an ad-hoc or regular basis, ensuring your healthcare waste is managed efficiently. This includes collecting the following medical waste types:
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.
Fridges & Freezers
In medical locations, fridges and freezers are used to safely store vaccines, medications, blood products, lab samples, and testing materials that must stay within strict temperature ranges.
HOSPITAL WASTE 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.
GET IN TOUCH
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.