26/05/2026
Free Sharps Box Collections Available for Broxtowe Residents.
Residents across Broxtowe Borough can access a free clinical waste and sharps box collection service to help safely dispose of needles, syringes, and other medical sharps from their home.
If you or someone you care for uses a sharps box, it is important that these items are disposed of correctly to protect your family, refuse workers, and the wider community.
How to Arrange a Sharps Collection.
To use the service, residents must first complete a Sharps Collection Proforma and return it to the council. Once registered, collections can then be booked when needed. Sharps Collection Proforma Form:https://www.broxtowe.gov.uk/media/dmonvt50/sharps-collection-form.pdf
The form asks for:
Name and address
Contact details
Where the sharps box will be left for collection
Any additional relevant information Important
Collection Information Collections currently take place on Thursdays.
Sharps boxes must be placed out by 6:30am on collection day
Residents should ring 0115 917 7777 at least one week in advance to arrange a collection
Collection slots can be limited, so early booking is advised
Replacement Sharps Boxes.
Replacement sharps containers are not supplied by the council.
New sharps boxes should be obtained directly from your:
GP surgery
NHS healthcare professional
Community nurse
Local pharmacy (where available)
Some GP surgeries and pharmacies may also operate local drop-off or exchange schemes, so it is worth asking what services are available in your area.
Important Reminder Sharps and clinical healthcare waste must not be placed in household bins or taken to Household Waste and Recycling Centres.
Correct disposal helps keep everyone safe and ensures hazardous waste is handled properly.
For further information contact or telephone 0115 917 7777.
