Disposing of your household waste if you are ill
How to deal with your rubbish if you are self-isolating or have COVID-19.
Lewisham is in National lockdown: Stay at home restrictions
If you are ill or self-isolating your personal waste needs to be:
- double bagged
- kept somewhere safe until 72 hours have passed then put out for collection.
Personal waste includes:
- used tissues
- cleaning cloths
- wipes
- nappies.
Do not store your waste in communal areas while you are keeping it safe.