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Sharps Disposal Containers

Biohazardous sharps material must be disposed and packaged in sharps containers, which in turn may either be transported or placed in another container to be transported.

Stericycle Offers You Nationally-Recognized, Trusted Brands of Sharps Containers

Our sharps container suppliers include name brands, such as Bemis/Stericycle, BD, Hospitec, and Kendall.

We also provide:

Safe sharps disposal container pickup services
Turnkey sharps management service for hospitals
Compliant home mailback systems for patients

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Small, Medium, and Large in-Room Sharps Containers

Our array of Bemis/Stericycle and Kendall in-room sharps containers come in a variety of styles and sizes from single-use shuttles to 3-gallon sharps boxes. Moreover, we sell several sharps disposal options that are made from recycled plastic.

Medium, Large, and Extra-Large Sharps Containers

We also offer sharps boxes and containers that are ideal for blood banks, critical care units, emergency departments, dialysis centers, hospitals, surgical centers and others that use larger needles, tubing, and instruments. These sharps disposal containers range in size from 1.5- to 19-gallon bins.

Additionally, for medical centers and large hospital systems, we offer Bio Systems reusable sharps containers through our Sharp Management Service.

Look to Us for Sharps Disposal Compliance and Recommendations

Be aware of any state or local guidelines that may affect your choice of sharps container. Also, consider the following factors when choosing your sharps disposal containers:

Apply Legally Required Labels

“Biohazard waste” warning labels must be affixed to all sharps disposal containers.

Ensure Ease of Use and Prompt Disposal

Accidental needlesticks most often occur after an injection and before proper disposal. For that reason, OSHA Standard 1910.1030(e)(2)(ii)(J) calls for prompt placement of needles and syringes in a puncture-resistant container. Systematically identify specific areas of your facility where sharps will be used.

Consider Sharps Container Design

Durable sharps bins that don’t puncture, leak, or break on impact
Secure closing mechanism
Size and design to accommodate disposal of the largest sharp you use
Guards that prevent your hands from entering the sharps bin
Sharps opening that is visible and clear before use
Promotes one-hand disposal
Safe, stable mounting system

Optimize Sharps Bin Visibility

Visible and recognizable with proper biohazard warning label
Fill status line is visible prior to use
If wall mounted, placed at 52”-56” for view and safe access

Allow Easy Access for Disposal and Removal

Handles that facilitate safe use, removal, and transport
Located away from wall switches, clear of impact zone, and obstacles
Placed within arm’s reach and below eye level at point of use

Learn More About Evaluating Sharps Containers

For more information, the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) has developed comprehensive guidelines as part of a needlestick injury prevention plan: “Selecting, Evaluating and Using Sharps Disposal Containers.”