Sharps Disposal and Containers in Charlotte
Sharps are items that can pierce, cut, or prick the skin, or puncture cardboard boxes or waste bags. Medical sharps have been used in research or during a medical procedure, have been contaminated, and have the potential to spread infectious blood borne diseases.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis C (HCV), and more can be spread through sharp objects penetrating the skin. These are examples of sharp items commonly found in medical settings that need to be stored and disposed of in special containers to keep people safe:
- Broken glass from the laboratory including slides and slide overs
- Suture needles
- Trauma scene waste than can pierce or slice
- Acupuncture needles
- Razor blades
- Culture dishes and slides
- Scalpel blades
- Hypodermic needles
- Syringes with and without needles
Medical Waste Pros Charlotte will help you find a local sharps disposal expert who is trained in handling sharps and will provide approved sharps containers for your office. Our providers offer flexible service and can help your business set up the optimal disposal schedule to keep your space clean and safe for patients and employees.
Safe, Dependable Sharps Disposal in North Carolina
Never place loose sharps in with normal trash or flush them down the toilet—it can harm sewage workers, sanitation workers, janitors, and other unsuspecting public employees down the line.
To protect workers and the environment, all sharps need to be placed in a designated sharps containers designed for safe sharps handling. Medical waste disposal companies use the proper containers and will reduce your liability. Medical Waste Pros Charlotte can quickly connect you to the best service provider in North Carolina.
Selecting the Right Sharps Disposal Container in Charlotte, NC
To protect anyone who will potentially handle sharps, there are approved containers built specifically to safety hold sharps. These containers are made of puncture proof materials, can close completely, and are clearly labeled.
There are two main types of sharps containers:
Single Use – containers built to be used once and thrown out along with the contents inside of them.
Reusable – a sustainable option built to be used more than once. You can rinse and sanitize these containers and use them over and over again.
Whichever type of sharps container you use, make sure it is approved in your area. Medical waste is regulated at the state and local levels, so contact your local authorities for more details on the exact type of sharps containers you should be using.
Partnering with a local medical waste disposal company will ensure you are using the safest sharps containers available. Call us today at (704) 461-1109 or fill out the form on the right for free quotes on services near you.
How Medical Waste Disposal Works in Charlotte
Finding an affordable medical waste disposal company can be difficult—let Medical Waste Pros Charlotte help! Here’s how our process works:
- Fill out the form on the right or call us at (704) 461-1109 to let us know what services you are interested in.
- We will contact our Charlotte contractors, and they will write up customized quotes based on the services you are interested in.
- You will receive several quotes. Choose the one that best fits the service requirements and budget restrictions at your business.
Our local providers offer several flexible service options. They are competing for your business so you know you are getting the best service at the best price. Contact us to get free quotes on services in your Charlotte neighborhood.
Get Free, No Hassle Quotes on Sharps Containers and Sharps Disposal Services in Charlotte Today
Sharps need to be properly contained to protect anyone who handles them. Medical Waste Pros Charlotte will connect you to the best service providers in your area who will help you choose the right sharps containers and set you up on an optimal disposal schedule. Our providers work with all industries, including but not limited to:
- Tattoo Artists
- Doctors
- Veterinarians
- Dentists
- Piercing Artists
- Blood Banks
- Laboratories
- And more
If your business generates any amount of medical waste, partnering with a qualified service provider will strengthen your compliance efforts, reduce your liability, and keep your office safe. Call us today at (704) 461-1109 or fill out the form on the right to be put in touch with local medical waste disposal service providers and receive free quotes.
