Sharps Boxes

Key Features

• Puncture-resistant construction
  Made from strong, rigid plastic that cannot be easily pierced by needles, scalpels, or other sharp instruments.

• Leak-proof design
  Prevents fluid leakage, ensuring safe handling and transport.

• Tight-fitting lid
  Equipped with a secure, often locking lid that prevents accidental opening once sealed.

• Clearly marked
  Typically bright-colored (often yellow or red) with biohazard symbols to warn users and waste handlers of dangerous contents.

• Variety of sizes
  Available from small portable sizes (0.5–1 L) to larger clinical sizes (5–20 L or more), depending on usage.

• Temporary and permanent closures
  Some lids have a temporary closure for daily use and a permanent lock for final disposal.

Common Items Disposed in Sharps Boxes

• Needles and syringes

• Lancets

• Scalpels and blades

• Broken glass from laboratory use

• IV cannulas and catheter stylets

• Any contaminated sharp medical device

Where They’re Used

• Hospitals and clinics

• Laboratories

• Dental offices

• Pharmacies

• Ambulances and emergency services

• Home care for diabetic or chronic illness patients