Medical Device Recycling and Medical Equipment Disposal
National Recycling provides medical device recycling for hospitals, GP surgeries, dental practices and laboratories across the UK, collecting electronic medical equipment from your site.
Medical device collections
Medical Equipment We Collect
Healthcare equipment often contains circuit boards, batteries and substances such as lead or mercury, so it cannot go in general waste.
Collections suit small clear-outs and large equipment upgrades, as a one-off or on a regular schedule.
Handled with care.
Monitoring equipment and sensors.
Patient monitors, sensors and similar electronic devices from wards, clinics and surgeries.Diagnostic machines.
ECG machines, X-ray machines and other diagnostic equipment.Hearing aids and small devices.
Small electronic medical devices, collected in bulk.Data-bearing devices and records.
Equipment that stores patient data, plus confidential paper records.
From your site to a fresh start
How Medical Equipment Disposal Works
- 01
Tell us what you have.
Use the quote form to list the device types, rough quantity and collection postcode. A photo helps us quote accurately. - 02
Get your quote.
Our team replies with a quote providing clear pricing details. - 03
We classify and collect.
We identify how each item should be classified, then a licensed carrier from our national network collects from your site. - 04
Recycle or dispose.
Equipment goes to a licensed recycling facility. Materials are recovered wherever it is safe to do so. - 05
Receive your documents.
You get waste transfer notes, or hazardous waste consignment notes where needed, for your records.
Let’s get it sorted
Book Medical Device Recycling
Tell us what equipment you need collected and our team will reply with a quote. Call 0845 366 9306 or request a quote online.
Why it matters
The Benefits Of Recycling Medical Devices
Recycling medical devices recovers stainless steel, aluminium and electronic components from equipment that cannot simply be thrown away, and data-bearing parts are destroyed in the process. It protects patient confidentiality as well as the environment.
A partner you can depend on
Why Choose National Recycling for Medical Device Recycling
Built for healthcare.
We work with hospitals, GPs, dental practices and labs, and understand the mix of waste they produce.Fully compliant.
We use verified waste carriers and licensed recycling facilities, in line with UK regulations.Recycling first.
We recover materials wherever possible and only dispose of what cannot be recycled safely.UK-wide coverage.
Our network of haulage partners collects nationwide, so multi-site trusts and groups deal with one supplier.Fast quotes.
Our team replies quickly to every enquiry, providing a fast turnaround for collections.One-off or regular.
Book a single clearance or a scheduled collection, with one supplier for every location.
Find the right service
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How do I dispose of medical equipment in the UK?
Use a licensed waste carrier that can send the equipment to a licensed recycling facility. Electronic medical devices are WEEE and cannot go to landfill, and some are hazardous waste. National Recycling classifies your equipment, collects it, arranges recycling or disposal and gives you the paperwork you need for your records.
Is medical equipment classed as hazardous waste?
Some of it is. Devices containing mercury, lead or certain batteries can be hazardous waste, while others are standard WEEE. We identify the correct classification for each item and supply hazardous waste consignment notes where they are required, so your records show the equipment was handled correctly.
Who do you collect medical devices from?
We collect from hospitals, GP surgeries, dental practices, laboratories, clinics and other healthcare organisations across the UK. Our services are for businesses and organisations, not households. We handle small clear-outs as well as large volumes from equipment upgrades, and can collect from multiple sites.
What happens to patient data on old devices?
Your organisation must keep personal data secure when disposing of it, under UK GDPR. Tell us which devices hold patient data when you request a quote, and we can include secure hard drive destruction and confidential waste destruction in the same collection, so data-bearing items are dealt with properly.
Can you set up regular collections?
Yes. If your site produces medical equipment waste on an ongoing basis, we can arrange regular collections as well as one-off clear-outs. Tell us how often you expect to need a collection and roughly how much equipment you have, and we will quote to suit.
Will I get paperwork for my medical equipment disposal?
Yes. You receive waste transfer notes for every collection, and hazardous waste consignment notes where needed. Keep waste transfer notes for 2 years and consignment notes for 3 years, so you can show you met your duty of care if you are ever asked.