Safe Medical Sharps
Disposal Service

Safe Medical Sharps Disposal

Unsurprisingly, “sharps” define any item that can puncture or cut skin — whether on purpose or by accident. Because sharps in a medical setting could be contaminated, they require special handling and disposal to keep you and your patients safe.

Why Proper Sharps Disposal Matters

Just about everyone has experienced a painful cut or injury from a sharp object. But when those objects are contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), that injury can become incredibly dangerous.

Without proper medical sharps disposal, items like needles, scalpels, lancets, broken glass, dental wire, or medical instruments can cause:

Injury

Medical instruments can be so sharp, you may never even notice an injury. Blades and scalpels are intended to pierce through human tissue, so these injuries can be severe, too.

Exposure
to pathogens

Dirty needles or other contaminated sharps can cause serious infections. Bloodborne pathogens include HIV, hepatitis, bacteria, parasites, and much more.

Cross-
contamination

Throwing sharps away with regular trash spreads pathogens to non-medical waste. That leads to more mishandling and more potential accidents.
OSHA requirements for sharps safety

Even a single misplaced needle can become a major hazard. That’s why OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, enforces strict standards for sharps disposal services across all industries that generate medical waste.

  • Use puncture-resistant, leak-proof, clearly labeled sharps disposal containers
  • Keep sharps containers accessible and close to the area where sharps are used
  • Replace containers before they’re three-quarters full to prevent overfilling
  • Maintain an exposure control plan
  • Train workers on safe sharps handling and disposal
Who Needs Sharps Disposal Service?
  • Medical and dental clinics
  • Ambulatory surgery centers
  • Urgent care and hospitals
  • Schools and educational institutions
  • Long-term care settings
  • Dialysis centers
  • Veterinary clinics 
  • Businesses with first-aid stations
  • Public and community sharps disposal sites 
  • Tattoo, piercing, med spa, and acupuncture locations

Keystone’s Sharps Disposal Service

Keystone Med Waste Solutions’s sharps disposal service is built around what matters: safety, compliance, flexibility, affordability, and sustainability.

OSHA-compliant containers

Limit accidental injuries and exposure. We provide puncture-resistant, leak-proof, and tamper-proof sharps containers on demand.

Flexible pickup scheduling

Choose the sharps container pickup that fits your schedule — even if that means last-minute changes. We’ll deliver new containers when we collect the full ones so there’s no interruption.

Quick container replacement and support

Need extra containers or an emergency pickup? Reach out anytime! Real people answer all calls and emails. Our responsive team is known for friendly, professional service that puts you first.

Safe, sustainable treatment

After collection, we process all sharps using an eco-friendly sterilization process that uses low-pressure steam, which generates fewer emissions. This way, you can neutralize pathogens, stay compliant, and reduce your carbon footprint.

Why Choose Keystone?

Friendly, accessible support when you need it

Flexible schedules and container options

Reliable pickups, even if your schedule is unpredictable

Guaranteed compliance with all federal and state regulations

Affordable eco-friendly treatment

Ready to Schedule Your Next Sharps Pickup?

Ensure safe, compliant, and hassle-free sharps disposal with our reliable pickup service. Schedule your next collection in minutes and let our licensed professionals handle the rest.