About the Medical Waste Directory
The Medical Waste Directory is the UK's leading independent platform for finding licensed clinical waste disposal services. We connect healthcare providers — dental practices, veterinary clinics, care homes, hospitals, and beauty and aesthetics clinics — with Environment Agency-verified waste carriers across the country.
Founded to address the growing complexity of clinical waste regulations, our directory makes it simple for businesses to find compliant waste management partners. We verify each provider's Environment Agency waste carrier registration, so you can be confident that the companies listed on our platform are legitimate, licensed operators.
Our Mission
Our mission is to make clinical waste compliance accessible, transparent, and straightforward for every UK business. We believe that finding a licensed waste carrier should not be a time-consuming process. By centralising provider information, verifying licences, and offering free quote requests, we remove the friction from waste management procurement.
What We Do
Provider Verification
Every provider on our directory is checked against the Environment Agency public waste carrier register. Our "EA Verified" badge is only awarded to businesses with a confirmed, valid waste carrier licence. This gives you peace of mind that your waste is being handled by a legitimate operator.
Comprehensive Directory
Our directory covers all major UK regions and all types of medical waste — clinical waste, sharps disposal, pharmaceutical waste, hazardous waste, laboratory waste, dental waste, veterinary waste, offensive waste, cytotoxic waste, and feminine hygiene waste. Whatever your waste stream, you will find a provider who can handle it.
Free Quote Requests
Our quote request system is completely free for healthcare providers. Submit a single request and receive competitive quotes from multiple waste carriers in your area. Compare pricing, services, and collection schedules without any obligation.
Reviews and Ratings
We integrate with Google Business profiles to show genuine customer reviews and ratings. This helps you make informed decisions based on the experiences of other healthcare providers.
Who We Serve
Our directory is used by a wide range of UK healthcare and related businesses, including:
- Dental practices and dental clinics
- Veterinary surgeries and animal hospitals
- Care homes and residential care facilities
- Hospitals and NHS trusts
- GP surgeries and medical centres
- Beauty and aesthetics clinics
- Tattoo and piercing studios
- Pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies
- Laboratories and research facilities
- Funeral directors
Regulatory Compliance
Clinical waste disposal in the UK is governed by several key pieces of legislation:
Environmental Protection Act 1990
This act establishes the Duty of Care for waste producers. Businesses must ensure their waste is handled by licensed carriers and disposed of at authorised facilities. Our directory helps you fulfil this legal obligation.
Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005
These regulations control the movement and disposal of hazardous waste, including clinical waste. Waste carriers must be registered and waste must be accompanied by consignment notes.
HTM 07-01: Safe Management of Healthcare Waste
This Department of Health guidance document provides best practice for the segregation, storage, and disposal of healthcare waste. All providers on our directory are expected to follow these guidelines.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our directory, or if you are a waste collection business looking to join, please get in touch. We are always happy to help healthcare providers find the right waste management partner.