Sharps Containers & Sharps Disposal

Disposing of sharp waste requires a level of care and attention beyond what is usually required needed when disposing of normal waste.

Those handling the waste must take great care to not harm themselves or come into contact with said sharps, as they may be contaminated in all manner of ways, as well as the risk of cuts and scratches.

Sharps Waste Management: Disposal and Collection

From hospitals and doctors’ surgeries to tattoo studios, plenty of environments use sharp needles and blades, and they need to be disposed of in the correct manner.

Envirotec offers sharp waste management, including sharps and collection services, as well as sharps bins and disposal units that are specially designed to safely house these items until they are ready to be collected.

If you’re in need of sharps containers or you’d like a trained, trusted team to collect and dispose of your waste, all you need to do is contact us today. We serve Sheffield, Leeds, Nottingham, Leicester, Doncaster, Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield and Rotherham and the entirety of Yorkshire and the East Midlands, so we’re perfectly placed to help you.

 

Which colour sharps container do I need?

This container is for sharps that have not been contaminated with medicines this must be disposed of by incineration or other authorised process and is designed for the consignment of waste categorised by EWC codes: 18-01-01, 18-01-03, 18-02-01, 18-02-02.
This container is for sharps contaminated with medicines, but not cytotoxic or cytostatic. this must be disposed of by incineration or other authorised process and is designed for the consignment of waste categorised by EWC codes: 18-01-01, 18-01-03, 18-01-09, 18-02-01, 18-02-02, 18-02-08.
This container is for pharmaceutical waste in original packaging. This must be disposed of by incineration or other authorised process and is designed for the consignment of waste categorised by EWC codes: 18-01-09 & 18-02-08
This container is for cytotoxic and cytostatic waste, This must be disposed of by incineration or other authorised process and is designed for the consignment of waste categorised by EWC codes: 18-01-01, 18-01-03, 18-01-08, 18-01-09, 18-02-01, 18-02-02, 18-02-07, 18-02-08.

 

What are the Benefits of Sharps Waste Management?

Sharps waste management can provide a number of benefits for facilities and personnel. These benefits can include:

• decreased risk of injury from sharps waste

• decreased risk of infection from sharps waste

• decreased risk of environmental contamination from sharps waste

• increased safety for personnel who handle sharps waste

• increased efficiency in the handling of sharps waste

Sharps waste management is a critical component of any facility’s infection control program. Safe and effective sharps waste management can help to protect both patients and personnel from the dangers of sharps injuries and infections.

Contact Envirotec today for an experienced sharps waste management specialist.

Our Products:

  • 22 Litre Sharps Container

    This is an ideal general purpose lockable sharps container, providing maximum capacity in the minimum working space.

    Available in orange, yellow, blue, and purple.

  • 5 Litre Sharps Container

    A smaller, still lockable, option for less sharp-focused work environments, which can fit in almost any room.

    Available in orange, yellow, blue, and purple.