What goes in which bin

Clinical waste is any waste which poses a threat of infection to humans. Hygiene waste includes nappies and sanitary products.

Clinical waste collections for households

We provide free clinical waste collections for households in Welwyn Hatfield. Find out more and arrange a collection.

Clinical waste collections for businesses

Businesses such as clinics, care homes and vets may produce clinical waste.

If your business produces clinical waste, you must arrange for it be collected by a properly licensed clinical waste disposal company. 

Non-infectious hygiene waste

Non-infectious hygiene waste can be tied up in a bag and put in your black household waste bin. 

This includes:

• incontinence pads
• nappies (adult and child)
• sanitary products
• empty stoma bags

 If you are unsure whether your waste is non-infectious check with your doctor first.