Sharps Disposal in Chesapeake, VA
Handling and disposing of sharps without following OHSA regulations can result in injuries and exposure to infectious diseases. Specific Waste Industries offers compliant sharps disposal for medical facilities in Chesapeake. With our disposal services, you can select from a range of disposal options and ensure a safe working environment for your staff and patients.
Affordable Solutions for Medical Sharps Disposal in Chesapeake, VA
At Specific Waste Industries, we are dedicated to providing easily accessible sharps disposal services at the most competitive price. We tailor our disposal services to fit your budget while providing compliant and reliable pickup and treatment. Our sharps disposal solutions are suitable for a wide range of businesses and facilities, including:
- Waste haulers
- Hospitals
- Long-term care facilities
- Nursing homes
- Funeral homes
- Laboratories
- Clinics
- Research facilities
Responsible Disposal of Used Sharps
Sharps are medical items that can penetrate or puncture skin. Handling them without taking the proper precautions can result in injury and infection. Many healthcare facilities generate large amounts of used sharps that need to be disposed of responsibly to ensure the safety of patients and staff. We employ sharps disposal experts who adhere to OHSA guidelines and provide disposal services you can depend on. Whether you generate used sharps in small or large quantities, we have disposal solutions to fit every need. You can opt for our mailback disposal option or regularly scheduled pickups according to your disposal requirements.
Choose Specific Waste Industries for Sharps Disposal
Sign up with Specific Waste Industries for secure sharps disposal in Chesapeake. Our client-centered approach is designed to offer affordable and reliable industry-standard services. Our services also extends to complete medical waste disposal in Chesapeake. Call us to get started!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The procedure for disposing of sharps involves the following steps:
- Carefully place sharps in OHSA-approved containers specially designed for sharps storage.
- Close the lid of the sharps containers to prevent spillage and injury.
- Call a sharps disposal service for pick up once the containers are ¾ full.
According to OSHA requirements, a disposable sharps container should be replaced once it is ¾ of the way full.
The cost of sharps disposal is mainly based on the volume of waste and the frequency of pickup. Call us to get a free quote.