Sharps Disposal Service

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Sharps (e.g. needles, lancets, and syringes) are classified as clinical waste and so must be disposed of in line with the government’s hazardous waste regulations.

What is sharps waste?

Any waste item that has the potential to puncture or pierce the skin is classified as a sharp. This includes:

  • Syringes
  • Hypodermic needles
  • Knives
  • Razors
  • Scissors
  • Scalpels
  • Broken glass

These items must be handled with the utmost care and you must arrange safe removal of sharps removal service.

Why are sharps dangerous?

Used sharps present a serious health risk as they can carry highly infectious pathogens like Hepatitis B and HIV. If exposed, these viruses can cause severe and fatal health complications.

Sharps are dangerous as they can easily break the skin and cause life-threatening infections. You must protect yourself, your employees, and your visitors against this serious health risk.

This is why sharps must be collected with the utmost care by a professional sharps disposal company. As one of the leading sharps disposal companies, we have the knowledge and tools to ensure that sharps are removed from your premises safely and in line with government guidelines.

How should I dispose of sharps safely?

If your business handles sharps, then these cannot be thrown in your standard waste collections and should be managed by a professional sharps removal service. Every company that handles sharps needs to know how to dispose of sharps correctly and safely.

Sharps bins or sharps containers should be used to store sharps safely until they are collected. Sharps bins feature a puncture-proof design and will keep sharps safe and secure while they are being stored at your facility.

Sharps disposal box

At Ultima, we sell a sharps disposal box that is suitable for disposing of used sharps, including those contaminated with medicinal products and bloodborne pathogens.

You can order a sharps disposal box by visiting the Ultima Store. We can also arrange sharps container services if your facility handles sharps.

How to dispose of sharps containers

Once a sharps disposal bin is full, you must dispose of it correctly and in line with government guidelines. Sharps disposal companies can collect sharps containers from your premises on a regular basis. You can search online for sharps management companies that offer this service in your local area.

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What should I do if I am injured by a sharp?

If you, an employee, or someone visiting your facility is injured by a sharp, then we recommend following these steps:

  • Wash the wound with water and soap.
  • Dry the wound and cover with an appropriate plaster or dressing.
  • Seek medical assistance if the wound is serious or if there is a chance that the sharp was contaminated.
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We are the sharps removal experts

A sharps removal service must be carried out safely by a trained and certified professional.

As one of the UK’s leading sharps removal companies, Ultima we offer professional medical sharps disposal services that you can rely on.

Our team will sweep your facility and ensure that sharps are collected and removed from your site safely and legally. Our cleaning experts have many years of experience carrying out sharps disposal in London and nationwide.

Our sharps disposal services

As a licensed waste disposal company, we offer a variety of medical sharps disposal services to meet your sharps removal requirements.

Why professional sharps disposal is essential

Used sharps present a serious health risk as they can carry highly infectious pathogens like Hepatitis B and HIV. If exposed, these viruses can cause severe and fatal health complications.

Sharps are dangerous as they can easily break the skin and cause life-threatening infections. You must protect yourself, your employees, and your visitors against this serious health risk.

This is why you must arrange medical sharps disposal services quickly by contacting a professional sharps removal company.

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Quick and efficient collections

We can arrange routine sharps collections and sharps container services from your site as part of our comprehensive hazardous waste management solution.

We can also provide you with urgent assistance in an emergency i.e. if you find used syringes on your property.

We will provide a quick and efficient sharps disposal service to maintain a safe, risk-free environment for you and your employees both during and after the sharps removal.

Why you should choose Ultima for your sharps disposal

We are one of the UK’s leading sharps elimination companies and we have many years of experience carrying out sharps disposal in London and throughout the UK.

At Ultima, our specialist team is professionally trained in medical sharps disposal services and we offer a quick and efficient sharps removal service that you can rely on.

We have extensive experience providing safe medical sharps disposal services across many industries.

Quick and efficient sharps disposal

We can handle your sharps disposal needs and create a solution that ensures sharps are removed quickly and efficiently.

You can have complete peace of mind knowing that your sharps are removed safely and in line with government guidelines. It is always best to leave the task of sharps removal to the experts!

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