Rapid Antigen Test disposal
![Showing results of RAT test](/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/services-and-facilities/waste-and-recycling/images/ccc_rat-test-700x336.jpg?w=480&h=232)
Showing results of RAT test
Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) are now very common, as we continue to test for COVID-19.
What to do with your test after it is used?
The swab, buffer tube and the part that shows your results must be bagged before disposal:
- Either in the bag supplied with your kit, or a zip lock bag if your kit doesn't supply one
- The bagged items all go in the general waste bin with the red lid
- They cannot be recycled.
The cardboard packaging and paper instructions can be recycled: