Sharps Disposal

The challenge as we see it

Improper management of discarded needles and other sharps can pose a health risk to the public and waste workers. 

Our differentiated value

We provide an environmentally sound disposal approach for regulated medical waste that meets all regulatory requirements and reduces generator liability and administrative burden.

We tailor recycling programs around your needs. By working with us, you can benefit from the following: 

  • Five fully-permitted recycling facilities across North America
  • Two RCRA Part B permitted facilities
  • ​TSCA Permitted PCB (PCB Commercial Storer) permitted facility in Phoenix, AZ
  • ISO14001/OHSAS-18001 certifications in Phoenix, AZ
  • ​Solutions for large and small quantities of lamps, ballast and lighting components
  • Company-owned processing equipment, retort ovens and distillation equipment
  • Company-owned nationwide transportation and logistics capabilities
  • Audited and approved 3rd party transportation network
  • Audited and approved downstream processing vendors
  • ​Dedicated account and customer service representatives
  • ​Documented packaging guidelines
  • Customized reporting capabilities

Our solutions for proper disposal of sharps waste

Prepaid, mail-back disposal kits for regulated medical waste sharps instrument used in the medical industry, such as: needles, syringes, scalpels, lancets, orthodontic wires, blood-tainted knife blades, contaminated broken glassware and glass slides.

We make recycling regulated medical waste easy, by offering customizable solutions that are straight-forward and compliant during every step of the process. 

  • Recycling designed to fit your needs: We have developed recycling solutions for small and medium quantities of sharps waste. Our turnkey recycling programs include packaging, transportation, tracking documents, waste processing, and written documentation that details what materials were disposed in accordance with environmental regulations.

  • Working safe: Our trained technicians adhere to the latest regulations and practices to ensure strict measures of compliance are followed. We self audit on a regular basis and have established goals of obtaining OSHA VPP or ISO certification.

  • Documented compliance: Once received and recycled or disposed of properly, we'll issue a certificate, documenting your sharps disposal were received and managed in accordance with all regulations.

How and why, at a glance

Improperly discarded needles may expose waste workers to potential needle stick injuries and potential infection. 

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