08 October 2008If residents have any form of clinical waste, such as sharps boxes and incontinence pads, the Council can arrange for them to be collected free of charge.
Clinical waste must not be put in black refuse sacks for collection. It must be collected separately so that it can be disposed of by incineration.
All we ask is that your doctor or district nurse confirm to us either in writing, by fax or by e-mail that you require this service and what type of waste needs to be collected. We can then arrange a supply of special yellow sacks and regular collection, usually on Saturdays.
If you require a sharps box, you should contact your GP who will normally issue a prescription, the box can then be collected from your local Pharmacy.
For further information please call 01732 227000 or e-mail direct.services@sevenoaks.gov.uk
Please note that this service only applies to individual households, we do not collect on a commercial basis from nursing homes, clinics, doctor's surgeries or from dentists.
The Environment Agency is responsible for licensing waste contractors and can supply a list of companies that can collect from commercial premises. See its website www.environment-agency.gov.uk for details. Contractors may also be listed in directories such as the Yellow Pages on line www.yell.com.
