The only company to offer a complete end-to-end service
We are the only company to offer a complete end-to-end service for sharps management, from collection and transportation right through to treatment at our licenced facilities.
Stericycle’s Bio Systems containers are reusable UN-approved puncture-resistant containers that can be used up to 600 times after washing and disinfection, as opposed to single-use containers that are disposed after just one use.
The process
We ensure that clinical waste is removed from site in a timely and efficient manner.
Once collected, the full containers are taken to the Stericycle treatment facility where they are opened, emptied and disinfected using an automated wash-line that features state-of-the-art robotics.
The disinfected containers are meticulously inspected and then reassembled before they are returned to the hospital for reuse. The clean replacement containers are supplied on a daily basis, which means there is no waste build up around the site.
Sharps Management Service
Sustainable
The Stericycle Bio Systems service significantly contributes to your sustainability measures. We are proud to operate a completely self-sufficient wash-line at our premises, with the wash line and state-of-the-art robotics system powered by our on-site Energy from Waste incinerator. Additional benefits include:
- For each reusable Bio Systems container used, up to 600 single-use containers are prevented from being incinerated
- This is equivalent to running two small cars for a year (based on a typical 1200 bed NHS trust)
- Environmental impact is reduced, compared with the disposal of containers after a single-use
- Because as containers are reused, bulky packaging waste from the purchase of single-use containers is eliminated
Safety
Our Bio Systems service offers a range of benefits to keep your facility, staff and patients safe, including:
- Improved compliance, as all sharps containers arrive at the hospital assembled
- Proactive replacement of containers by trained technicians, eliminating over-filling of containers
- Flexibility to accommodate peak in demand periods with provision for bulk disposal in areas such as operating theatres
- Unrivalled state of the art technology with a three stage disinfection process and stringent quality controls
Economical
Our Bio Systems service provides significant economical benefits to its users through:
- Self-sufficient operation of the Bio Systems wash-line, meaning we don’t need to pay for electricity to operate the system, passing on cost savings to customers
- Generating an average cost saving of between 10-20% against the total costs involved in operating a single-use sharps container service
- Potential for insurance policy premiums to be reduced due to the reduction in the number of needlestick injuries
- Eliminating the requirement to purchase sharps containers in bulk, eradicating the need to dedicate valuable time to managing stock
Convenient
As the Bio Systems service is a complete package and not just a container, customers find the convenience unparalleled. Users can benefit from:
- Freeing up staff and cutting costs significantly diminishing greenhouse gases
- Saving space and reducing the risk of needlestick injuries
- A choice of three container sizes, 7.5ltr, 15ltr and 30.2ltr, with corresponding wall brackets and trollies to maximise use of space
- Improved flexibility and convenience for your staff
HSJ Partnership Award: Clinical Support Service
The judges felt that Stericycle Bio Systems is a sustainable service with demonstrated environmental benefits and real cash savings.
Why Bio Systems?
Steam produced by Stericycle’s on-site waste-to-energy incinerator is used to power the Bio Systems wash-line.
This creates a self-contained, self-sufficient and sustainable service.
"Stericycle provides us with a safe, reliable and friendly service. There is a point of contact at any time with helpful account managers to hand where needs be."
Rob Jepson
Deputy Director of Capital, Estates and Facilities. Northern Care Alliance NHS Group
Are you a large scale sharps producer?
Our Bio Systems managed service could be the solution you are looking for.