Clinical waste

Sharps box

Sharps box

A 'sharps box' is for used and un-used syringes and needles and should be provided by your doctor or nurse. Please be aware we do not supply replacement sharps boxes. You can get these from your GP or nurse.

Make sure

  • all sharps are contained within the box
  • the lid is securely closed
  • the sharps box is visible on collection day by 5am.
  • you can provide further details when you request a collection

Do not

  • leave sharps out in anything other than a 'sharps box'
  • leave out extra sharps for collection that are not appropriately contained

Once your sharps box is full or you no longer need a sharps box you can request a collection by completing the online form below

Request a sharps box collection

Alternatively you can drop your yellow sharps box at the Runnymede Depot, Fordwater Trading Estate, Ford Road, Chertsey, KT16 8HG, Monday to Friday 8am to 2pm. Ensure that the lid is securely shut.

Get in touch about recycling and waste

The quickest way to contact us is by using our online forms which are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you need to speak to us give us a call during office hours and talk to our Customer Services team who will be happy to help.