Veterinary Waste Disposal for Vets & Animal Clinics
Reliable, compliant collections across Manchester, Liverpool & the Northwest — BWSL
Veterinary practices generate a wide range of clinical, hazardous and anatomical waste that must be handled with care, precision, and full regulatory compliance.
BWSL provides trusted, professional veterinary waste disposal services for vets, animal hospitals, kennels, rescue centres, and equine practices across the Northwest.
Whether you operate a single veterinary clinic or a multi-site practice, we deliver safe, efficient and fully compliant waste collections that give you complete peace of mind.
What Types of Veterinary Waste Do We Collect?
Clinical Waste (Orange Bags & Bins)
Used for non-anatomical infectious waste such as:
Disposable PPE
Animal bedding contaminated with fluids
Swabs, dressings and bandages
Contaminated packaging
Collected on flexible schedules.
Anatomical Waste (Red Lidded Containers)
Includes:
Animal tissue and organs
Pathological specimens
Carcasses (small animals)
Handled with strict adherence to environmental and licensing regulations.
Sharps Waste
We provide compliant sharps bins for:
Needles
Scalpels
Syringes
Vaccination sharps
Microchip injector needles
Sharps bins are replaced and rotated regularly.
Offensive Waste (Tiger Stripe Bags)
Used for non-infectious veterinary waste such as:
Hygiene waste
Non-contaminated bedding
Animal faeces (in specific quantities)
Hair, litter and disposable pads
Lower cost alternative when appropriate.
Pharmaceutical Waste
We safely collect and dispose of:
Out-of-date medication
Denatured controlled drugs
Cytotoxic & cytostatic medicines
Empty medicine vials
All fully compliant with controlled drug handling standards.
Chemical Waste
For substances used in veterinary clinics such as:
X-ray chemicals
Disinfectants
Laboratory reagents
Processed and disposed of safely and legally.
Why Veterinary Practices Choose BWSL?
✔ Fully licensed & compliant
We meet all regulatory requirements including:
Environment Agency guidance
HTM 07-01
Clinical Waste Regulations
ADR transport rules
✔ Tailored collections for vet clinics
From small independent practices to busy animal hospitals — our service adapts to your needs.
✔ Cost-effective waste management
Clear pricing, no hidden fees, and multi-site savings available.
✔ Free sterilised bin exchange every 3 months
We provide clean, sanitised clinical bins at no extra cost.
✔ Same-day emergency collections available
For unexpected overflow or clinical incidents.
Areas We Cover
We collect veterinary waste in:
Manchester, Liverpool, Warrington, Bolton, Salford, Wigan, St Helens, Preston, Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale, Chester, Blackburn, and across the Northwest.
If your clinic is outside this region, we can still help — just ask.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you collect animal carcasses?
Yes — small animal anatomical waste and carcasses are collected safely and respectfully.
Can you dispose of controlled drugs?
Yes. We follow the correct denaturing and documentation process.
Do you supply all containers?
Yes — clinical bins, sharps bins, anatomical containers and pharmaceutical bins.
Is veterinary waste expensive to dispose of?
Our pricing is one of the most competitive in the Northwest, with flexible schedules.
Request a Veterinary Waste Collection Today
BWSL ensures your veterinary practice remains compliant, hygienic, and professionally managed at all times.
Whether you need sharps disposal, anatomical waste collections, or full clinical waste services — we can help.