Sharps Disposal in Cincinnati, OH
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines sharps waste as any object that can puncture human skin. Sharps, including scalpels, needles, and broken capillary tubes, must be disposed of correctly. Sharps waste can cause injury to healthcare workers and spread bloodborne diseases, including HIV.
Specific Waste Industries offers professional sharps disposal in Cincinnati, OH, and its surrounding areas, including Covington and Florence, KY. We provide healthcare facilities with safe, compliant, and effective sharps waste removal services. Contact us today for a FREE quote!
Affordable Solution for Medical Sharps Waste
Throwing needles into ordinary bins or any other improper sharps waste disposal can cause needlesticks and injuries. Sharps waste is not recyclable and is biohazardous. That’s why proper disposal is the only way to successfully mitigate the risk of a sharps injury or infection in your healthcare facilities.
Specific Waste Industries is a licensed and insured sharps disposal company with over 45 years of experience and a team of certified waste management experts. We follow all the regulations to ensure compliance. Our affordable sharps collection service in Cincinnati is available to:
- Waste haulers
- Hospitals
- Long-term care facilities
- Nursing homes
- Funeral homes
- Laboratories
- Clinics
- Research facilities
- Tattoo parlors
We offer sharps pickup services daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly, bimonthly, quarterly, and annually.
Sharps Mail-Back Service in Cincinnati
We also offer a mail-back service, helping facilities that generate sharp waste in remote areas or those that do not require frequent pickups. Let us help with your facility’s unique needs today! No matter the volume of the sharps waste, we will accommodate your disposal needs.
Responsible Disposal of Used Sharps in Cincinnati, Covington & Florence
While we provide a responsible and compliant sharps disposal service in Cincinnati, Covington, and Florence, you can reduce the risk of needlestick injuries by following these simple disposal tips:
- Always dispose of sharps in a puncture-resistant, leak-proof container.
- Ensure that the container meets federal and state requirements.
- Label the container clearly with the universal biohazard symbol.
- Never overfill the container, and once you’ve filled it about three-quarters full with sharps waste, seal it.
- Always store your container according to state guidelines, away from children, pets, and other hazards.
Dispose of Sharps Safely with Specific Waste Industries
Ensure safe and compliant sharps disposal in Cincinnati, OH, with us. Contact us today for a quote. Together, let’s protect our community from hazardous waste risks! We also offer medical waste disposal, hazardous waste disposal, and document shredding services in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In Cincinnati, Ohio, medical sharps are disposed of through authorized waste management services. You can call us and set up a pickup schedule. Our licensed waste management team will arrive at your facility, pick up the sharps disposal container, and transport sharps for disposal.
To dispose of sharps containers in Cincinnati, call Specific Waste Industries. We offer affordable, compliant, and convenient sharps disposal services. With over 45 years of experience and a team of licensed, insured professionals, we offer the best solutions for your sharps disposal needs.
According to OSHA, sharp containers have an expiration date and must be changed at least every 90 days. Ensure that the sharps disposal bin is replaced when it is three-quarters full, even if it has not yet reached its expiration date.
Our sharp disposal cost in Cincinnati depends on the following factors:
- Frequency of disposal (daily, weekly, biweekly, annually, monthly, bimonthly, quarterly, or as per your need)
- The volume of sharp waste
- Compliance needs
After considering all these factors, we provide you with a transparent, written quote. Contact us today for a FREE quote.