Medical waste

If you need to dispose of medical waste such as syringes, needles, swabs, or soiled dressings, speak to your GP or pharmacist to get a ‘sharps box’ and advice on how to arrange a collection. This waste should not be put in your rubbish or recycling bins as it can harm our operational staff.

Follow the links below to find out about the free service your borough provides:

• Barnet (opens in a new window)
• Camden (opens in a new window)
• Enfield (opens in a new window)
• Hackney (opens in a new window) or call 020 8356 6688
• Haringey (opens in a new window)
• Islington (opens in a new window)
• Waltham Forest (opens in a new window)

There are companies that offer services for commercial premises. Search online or see the waste disposal services section of the Yellow Pages or yell.com for more information.