a combination fluid collection and disposal apparatus for collecting and disposing fluid aspirated from a patient from a surgical procedure is disclosed which comprises a collection unit for collecting the fluid and a treatment unit for coupling with the collection unit to remove the fluid from the collection unit and to dispose the fluid . the collection unit comprises a reservoir for the temporary storage of fluids aspirated from the patient , a vacuum port for connecting the collection unit to a vacuum source , and a vacuum line connecting the vacuum port to the reservoir . the collection unit also comprises at least one suction port adapted for connection to a suction tube for aspirating fluids from the patient , a suction line connecting the suction port to the reservoir , and a drain generally adjacent the bottom of the reservoir . the treatment unit comprises a washing fluid port adapted for connection to a source of washing fluid , a coupling for coupling the treatment unit to the suction port for providing washing fluid through the suction port , through the suction line and to the reservoir for cleaning the suction port , suction line , and reservoir . the treatment unit also comprises a coupling for coupling the treatment unit to the drain for removing the accumulated aspirated fluid and the washing fluid from the reservoir .