Arranging a collection Click to get info
The Corporation of London provide a collection service on our behalf.
They will collect wrapped asbestos and hazardous chemicals, such as:
- Pesticides
- Petrol
- Paraffin
- Diesel
- Creosote
- Paint strippers
For more information visit the Corporation of London’s website or call 020 7332 3433.
Collection charges Click to get info
There is usually no cost for the first collection (depending on the amount of waste).
Subsequent collections will be chargeable depending on the type and quantity of waste.
Clinical waste Click to get info
Clinical waste collections are to be divided into three waste types:
- Sharps
- Infectious waste
- Offensive waste
Sharps
Only sharp boxes with yellow lids (no other colours) will be collected.Please go back to your GP or Doctor for any other lids.
Infectious waste
Infectious waste can consist of:
- Human blood and blood products
- Human body fluids
- Microbiological waste
- Pathological waste
- Waste generated by dialysis
Offensive waste
Offensive waste can consist of:
- Nappy waste and incontinence pads
- Sanitary hygiene waste
- Protective garments and outer dressings that are not contaminated with bodily fluids i.e. gloves, gowns and masks.
Collection services
The council provides a collection service from domestic properties for clinical sharps and CAPD home dialysis waste. Yellow bags are provided for CAPD waste.
Referrals for CAPD waste will need to be in writing from the Primary Care Trust, Local/District nurse.
Please send the referrals to:
Facilities Management Team
Waltham Forest Town Hall
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17 4JF
Help with completing online forms Click to get info
If you don't have access to a pc, why not visit a Library Plus branch where you can use a self-service pc to log your request. Staff are available to support you if you need it.