Our multi-award winning sharps management service is safe, economical and convenient for large-scale sharps producers.
We are the only company to offer a complete end-to-end service for sharps management, from sharps bin 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.
We ensure that healthcare risk waste is removed from site in a timely and efficient manner.
Once collected, the full sharps 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.
The Stericycle Bio Systems service significantly contributes to your sustainability measures. The benefits include:
Our Bio Systems service offers a range of benefits to keep your facility, staff and patients safe, including:
Furthermore, our unique disinfection process achieves a ‘Log 10′ reduction well in excess of the industry standard!
As the Bio Systems sharps disposal service is a complete package and not just a container, customers find the convenience unparalleled. Users can benefit from:
Our Bio Systems sharps disposal service provides significant economical benefits to its users through:
With 19 facilities and a fleet of over 320 trucks, Stericycle ensures seamless, expert waste management across the UK, prioritising safety, sustainability and compliance.
Our sustainable solutions and services helped customers divert 46 thousand tonnes of plastics from landfills and treat 590 thousand tonnes of medical waste during 2023, reducing environmental impact.
Stericycle offers peace of mind with regulatory compliance and traceability throughout the entire process. We manage every aspect of waste in-house, from collection to disposal.
There are a number of different types of containers that can be used to dispose of sharps, depending on which waste stream is appropriate. You can find the right types of sharps containers here.
Firstly, consider the appropriate waste stream that you require containers for - you can then contact us here to discuss.
Any item with sharp edges or points that are used to or can puncture the skin in clinical environments, laboratories, health and well being facilities and training centres. This includes medical items such as needles or scalpels but can also include glass or plastics.
Sharps containers are both reusable or non reusable. Our Bio Systems containers can be reused up to 600 times, reducing environmental impact significantly when compared with single use containers.
The Bio Systems Sharps Management service can be used by any large scale sharps producer, such as hospitals, laboratories and high volume premises.
