Unsurprisingly, “sharps” 
is defined as 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.
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:
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.
Dirty needles or other contaminated sharps can cause serious infections. Bloodborne pathogens include HIV, hepatitis, bacteria, parasites, and much more.
Throwing sharps away with regular trash spreads pathogens to non-medical waste. That leads to more mishandling and more potential accidents.
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.
We provide a full range of services to ensure your facility stays compliant, safe, and efficient.
Keystone Med Waste Solutions’s sharps disposal service is built around what matters: safety, compliance, flexibility, affordability, and sustainability.
Limit accidental injuries and exposure. We provide puncture-resistant, leak-proof, and tamper-proof sharps containers on demand.
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.
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.
After collection, we process sharps using an eco-friendly sterilization process. We neutralize pathogens, stay compliant, and reduce your carbon footprint.
Get a fast, no-obligation quote and ensure your business stays compliant and protected.
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