Rapid Antigen Test (RAT)

 Put it in the red/waste to landfill bin.

Your RAT kit should come with disposal information to follow.

Some tests come with a small plastic bag to place the contents of the test into (including the swab).

If no bag is provided, you can use your own sealable plastic bag. (e.g. sandwich bag)

The tightly sealed bag can then be discarded in your household waste bin.

Not only are the home test kit materials not recyclable, but you could also put yourself and our workers at risk, by trying to break them apart for recycling.

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