GOV.UK clinical waste collection finder
GOV.UK sends residents to their council service for household clinical waste collection.
England and Wales · information
Visit the GOV.UK clinical waste collection finder websiteWhat the service offers
- Clinical waste route
- Council lookup
- Local service link
How to use this service
Enter the postcode, then follow the council instructions for the waste type.
Eligibility and charges
- Who can use it
- The council decides whether it provides a collection and what evidence or containers it needs.
Items linked to this service
The provider sets its own condition and collection rules. Check its website before you arrange a service.
Find a local recycling point
A nearby council site or drop-off point may also accept these items.
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Questions about GOV.UK clinical waste collection finder
- How do I use GOV.UK clinical waste collection finder?
- Enter the postcode, then follow the council instructions for the waste type.
- Where is GOV.UK clinical waste collection finder available?
- England and Wales. The provider can limit coverage by postcode, store, item or collection route, so check your address on its website.
- Which items are linked to GOV.UK clinical waste collection finder?
- This guide links 2 item types to the service. The provider sets the final condition, size and acceptance rules.
- Does GOV.UK clinical waste collection finder charge a fee?
- This record does not confirm a charge. Check the provider website before you arrange the service.
Sources for this guide
- Find your local council
GOV.UK · Reviewed 14 August 2026