The Council does not provide a clinical waste collection and disposal service, but does arrange for safe collection and disposal of syringes and sharps found on public land.

If you have a medical condition, which generates waste that must be incinerated under controlled conditions, you should arrange for collection and disposal through your GP or nursing staff.

Non-infectious incontinence items are not classed as "Clinical waste" and should be disposed of by placing in the normal household refuse collection service black bags.

Syringes and Sharps

Needles, syringes and other drug related items are being increasingly discarded in the environment. There are a number of hazards associated with handling these items and we advise members of the public not to pick them up unless it poses an immediate danger to you or other residents. If you find a needle on public land then you should contact us on 01255 686768 and we will safely dispose of it.

Please note that any needles, or syringes etc. found on educational premises (e.g. schools, nurseries, etc.) during working hours should be reported immediately to the premises manager or admin office directly, they should have a procedure in place to arrange for safe collection and disposal. If they do not have a procedure for disposal then the Council can give advice on how to dispose of them safely.

For advice on how to dispose of needles, syringes or sharps found on private land please contact the Waste Management Helpline on 01255 686768 or email wcrusader@tendringdc.gov.uk.