Removal of sharps from your home
You maybe elligible for a clinical waste collection if you have:
- Medical waste that needs collecting such as: needles, syringines, dressings, pads or swabs that need collecting, to request a clinical waste collection a referral will need to be made by your GP.
Report sharps or medical waste for removal
If you find sharps in the street
If needles, syringes and other medical waste are found on the highway or public land:
Drug litter found within domestic gardens or on private land, should be reported to and dealt with by the occupier or the landowner.
The Council can take action if it does pose a health risk or nusiance.
Telephone: 01709 336003
Large knives or combat knives
Larger or combat knives should be treated as weapons and reported to the Police.
Help us look after your area
You can help your community by becoming a Love Where You Live volunteer.
Our Love Where You Live volunteers are the eyes and ears of our communities. They help improve service delivery by reporting street scene issues such as potholes, graffiti, fly tipping, litter etc.
There is no time commitment required. How much time you put in is completely up to you.
