Clinical waste is waste that is produced by health care or perhaps in a laboratory. If clinical waste is disposed of incorrectly, it can pose a threat to human and environmental health. Waste that contains microorganisms or toxins that can cause illness or disease, or has been contaminated by medicine or bodily fluids should be classed as clinical waste.
There are strict regulations on the management of clinical waste, so when instructing a waste contractor to collect and dispose of clinical waste requires planning ahead. Specialist clinical waste disposal companies provide special containers for used sharps like needles, interestingly the council runs a free, discreet weekly collection for these items for all Dartfords residents.
Many private businesses like dentists and veterinarians use independent clinical waste disposal services in Dartford. Although there are not many of these services in the area, their existence helps to prevent dangerous waste disposal malpractice when it comes to medical waste, and most of these services in Dartford offer waste collection and access to special bins.