Clinical waste collections
We collect:
- swabs and dressings
- syringes, needles and other sharp instruments
Your healthcare professional will tell you if you need to arrange a free clinical waste collection.
We will only collect clinical waste if it is in the correct type of bag or sharps box. We will provide these.
We do not collect pharmaceuticals or drugs. You can take these to your pharmacy.
Sharps boxes are for syringes, needles and other sharp instruments. You must request this service each time you need it.
Clinical waste collection details
Bags
We will tell you your collection day.
Sharps box
When you request a sharps collection, you will pick the day you want it to be collected.
Putting out your bags or sharp box
You must put your bags or sharps box out the night before the collection is due.
They must be on your property, not on the pavement.
We will not knock on your door to request the bags or box from you.
Request, cancel or report a missed clinical waste collection
You can request, cancel or report a missed collection through your BRUM account. If you do not already have an account, you will need to create one.
Request a clinical waste collection
When you sign up for this service, we will contact you to check your needs. We will provide you with the bags that you need.
Moving house
If you move house you will need to cancel your existing collection and request it again from your new house.
Businesses
We no longer provide a commercial clinical waste service to new customers. This service cannot be used by businesses or any non-domestic premises.
Page last updated: 23 October 2025
