Our partner, Essentia, collects clinical waste from resident’s homes. This is separate from our other types of waste and rubbish collection and must be arranged by residents.
You can request a collection whenever you need one and collections are free.
We can collect
Essentia collects from residents' homes only.
Clinical waste is any waste that consists wholly or partly of:
- human tissue
- blood
- other body fluid
- prescribed drugs
- other pharmaceutical products
- swabs or dressings
- syringes, needles or other sharp instruments
We cannot take
The service does not take:
- incontinence pads - put in your black rubbish bin
- medication that’s out of date - return it to your local pharmacy and do not put it in your bins
Request or cancel a collection
Contact Essentia Community Services to arrange a collection or cancel an existing booking.
gstt.essentiaenvironment@nhs.net
Phone
020 7188 9399