Sharps bins are designed for the safe disposal of items such as needles, syringes with attached needles, scalpel blades, and broken glass contaminated with biohazardous materials.
Sharps Bins & Containers
Stericycle provides a diverse selection of sharps bins and containers, including yellow, orange, and purple options, ranging from 0.5 litres to 22 litres in size. Trusted by healthcare providers, clinics, hospitals, and veterinary practices, our bins ensure safe containment and disposal of sharps waste.
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Yellow Sharps Bins
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Orange Sharps Bins
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Purple Sharps Bins
Yellow Sharps Bins
For sharps contaminated with medicinal products (Not cytotoxic or cytostatic)
Yellow-stream waste must be sent for incineration at a suitably authorised facility.
Available in 0.5L, 0.6L, 1L, 2.5L, 5L, 11.5L and 22L sizes
Orange Sharps Bins
For sharps not contaminated with medicinal products, for example phlebotomy sharps and blood sample vials.
Orange-stream waste can be sent for disinfection by alternative treatment at a suitably authorised facility.
Available in 0.5L, 0.6L, 1L, 2.5L, 5L, 11.5L and 22L sizes
Purple Sharps Bins
For cytotoxic and cytostatic sharps, e.g. chemotherapy drugs, Depo-Provera, Chloramphenicol.
Available in 0.6L, 1L, 2.5L, 5L, 11.5L and 22L sizes.
Yellow Sharps Bins
For sharps contaminated with medicinal products (Not cytotoxic or cytostatic)
Yellow-stream waste must be sent for incineration at a suitably authorised facility.
Available in 0.5L, 0.6L, 1L, 2.5L, 5L, 11.5L and 22L sizes
Orange Sharps Bins
For sharps not contaminated with medicinal products, for example phlebotomy sharps and blood sample vials.
Orange-stream waste can be sent for disinfection by alternative treatment at a suitably authorised facility.
Available in 0.5L, 0.6L, 1L, 2.5L, 5L, 11.5L and 22L sizes
Purple Sharps Bins
For cytotoxic and cytostatic sharps, e.g. chemotherapy drugs, Depo-Provera, Chloramphenicol.
Available in 0.6L, 1L, 2.5L, 5L, 11.5L and 22L sizes.
Sharps Bin Disposal Near Me
Stericycle provides safe and professional sharp bin disposal services across the UK, with a strong presence in major cities including London, Leeds, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Hospital, Care Home, Pharmacy, Veterinary or Dental Practice, we’ve got you covered with tailored sharps collection and disposal solutions in your area.
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Remember...
Do not use for the disposal of free liquids.
Do not use for the disposal of sharps or rigid items likely to puncture the bag.
Clinical waste bags should be filled no more than two thirds full OR to a maximum weight of 8kg, whichever is reached first.
Clinical waste disposal bags should be sealed at the point of production using the swan-neck method.
Frequently asked questions
Sharps bins used in healthcare settings should comply with relevant safety standards to prevent injuries and infections.
Sharps containers come in various capacities, typically ranging from 0.5 litres to 22 litres, to accommodate different usage needs.
Yes, colour coded sharps bins are available to differentiate between various types of clinical waste, such as yellow for medicinal sharps and orange for non-medicinal sharps.
Sharps bins can be used for disposing of contaminated glass and broken ampoules, especially if they are contaminated with biohazardous materials.
Sharps containers in the UK are designed to comply with healthcare waste disposal regulations, ensuring safe and proper disposal of sharps waste.
Damaged or overfilled sharps bins should be handled with care, ensuring they are securely closed and labelled before arranging for safe disposal by a licensed waste carrier.
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