Sharps waste: UN bins, lid colours and exchange

A sharp is anything that can puncture skin and that has been used in healthcare or a related procedure. It does not go in a clinical bag. It goes in a rigid UN-approved container that is closed before anyone lifts it.

Sharps waste collection in UN bins, not bags. Orange, yellow or purple lids for infectious, medicinal and cytotoxic sharps. Carrier CBDU642850.

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  • Clinical waste
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  • Cytotoxic and cytostatic waste

Frequently asked questions

Can we put needles in a clinical bag if we double-bag it?

No. Sharps need a rigid UN container. A bag does not stop a puncture.

What if a bin is over the fill line?

Do not force the lid. Leave it and ask for an earlier exchange. The next visit should be a larger bin or a shorter gap.

Do you collect sharps from tattoo or aesthetic studios?

Yes, if the waste is packaged in the right bin and we can keep the day. The office still accepts or declines after the postcode.

Is a listed town a sharps depot?

No. Town pages are quote areas. There is no Bio Waste sharps warehouse implied by the town name.

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