For for Service Specification and SLA 2024/25, please see the Local Services (NHS Lothian) section.
Patient bins are now available in the 4 litre size only. Please ask the driver for additional supplies when your waste is collected, whether it's the 4 litre patient bins or the larger ones for use within the dispensary.
REMEMBER: ONLY patient returned medicines should be places in your dispensary bins; all other items (e.g. expired stock, confidential waste, general waste, recycling) should be disposed of via your own private waste collection services which every pharmacy should have set up!
Please see below for service information, Frequently Asked Questions, and a handy guide to help you understand what waste goes into which bin.
Any questions regarding collection schedules or to get extra bins please email:
TransportClinicalWasteEnq@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Any other questions or feedback about the service should be directed to the Community Pharmacy Development Team at: