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Agreed
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That:-
(1) a separate clinical waste collection is offered only for hazardous or infectious clinical waste, meaning that offensive waste, such as sanitary protection products (Sanpro waste), will be collected and disposed of via the domestic rubbish collection and disposal at the Energy from Waste plant;
(2) additional rubbish capacity is provided to households generating Sanpro waste at no charge, where required;
(3) the Council works with healthcare providers to ensure they make their own arrangements to remove clinical waste that they generate in clients’ homes, or that they pay the Council to collect this waste; and
(4) the Council work with pharmacies and others to explore the potential for a network of sharps-box depositories and exchanges.
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Reason for Decision:
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To reduce the costs incurred by the Council in providing a clinical waste service that currently exceeds our statutory duties, and develop alternative disposal provision that some clients may prefer. |