With over 200,000 serviced locations nationwide, we provide simple, scalable, and cost-effective waste disposal services for businesses and healthcare facilities of all sizes. According to OSHA standards, sharps are contaminated objects capable of penetrating human or animal skin. They are classified as regulated medical waste, also known as biohazardous waste, generated during the course of patient care. The most common types of sharps found in healthcare settings include:
Syringes
Needles
Scalpel Blades
Razor Blades
Auto-injectors
Hypodermic needles
Cap needles
Sharps disposal systems are designed exclusively for medical sharps. Other items should never be placed in these containers. Proper training is essential to prevent errors, and annual training is recommended to ensure the facility disposes of waste correctly.
Note: Items that should not be placed in sharps containers include:
Medications or any pharmaceuticals
Inhalers or aerosols
Unregulated municipal solid waste (regular trash)
Liquids of any kind (including blood)
Hazardous chemicals
Batteries
Types of Sharps Mail Back System
The Sharps Mail Back System offers two types of products, each designed to ensure the safe and compliant disposal of sharps waste. Here’s what’s included:
Pre-paid postage return shipping label.
USPS authorization
Compliance waste manifest.
Polybags, zip ties, and tape to securely seal the system.
Certificate of disposal upon completion.
Sharps Single and Multipack Systems
PureWay Single and Multipack Sharps Container Disposal and Mail-Back Systems are specifically designed for individuals and independent facilities that generate 50 lbs or less of regulated medical waste per month.
Each system includes everything you need to safely secure, transport, and track your medical waste. Available in sizes ranging from 1.4 quarts to 3 gallons, these systems also accommodate sharps containers for complete disposal solutions.
Single Size:
1.4 Quart
1.2 Gallon
2 Gallon
3 Gallon
Twin Pack Bundles
2 Gallons
Four Pack Bundles
1.2 Gallon
2 Gallon
3 Gallon
Six Pack Bundles
1.4 Quart
Collection Bin Systems
The PureWay Collection Bin System is designed for facilities that generate waste on-site and need a convenient solution to dispose of full sharps containers or red bag waste.
The medical professional collection bin system provides a larger shipping container in which you can place your full sharps containers and red bag waste. Available sizes include:
5 Gallon
8 Gallon
18 Gallon
Note: No loose sharps are allowed in this system.
How Process Works
The PureWay Sharps Mail Back System offers a simple and efficient process for safe sharps disposal. Here is the process below:
Purchase Your System.
Order your PureWay Sharps System online, by phone, or by emailing sales@pureway.comReceive and Use Your System.
Your system will arrive within 7 business days. Place it in areas where sharps waste is generated and follow the included instructions for proper use.Secure and Prepare Your System to Ship.
When your container is full, follow the provided instructions to safely secure it in the packaging and complete the manifest if required.
Ship Your System
You have three convenient shipping options:
Simply give the system to a regular mail carrier.
Schedule a pickup through our website.
Call 877-765-3030 for the pickup schedule.
Receive and File Documents
After your container has been returned and properly disposed of, you will receive an email confirmation. You can also access your disposal documents through our portal.
Sharps Disposal, Treatment, and Recycling Methods
PureWay introduces an innovative disposal method that provides a genuine recycling option for medical waste and sharps containers. Traditional methods, such as autoclaving, incineration, chemical treatment, and microwaving, are commonly used.
These processes transform previously contaminated waste into decontaminated solid material. However, most medical waste companies simply send this decontaminated waste to landfills.
Medical Waste Recycling Process Works
Here is a detailed look at the step-by-step process through which medical waste is safely collected, processed, and recycled into reusable materials.
Approved facilities pick up medical waste using your preferred service and deliver it to a specialized facility equipped to handle medical waste safely.
The medical waste is processed through a decontamination machine to ensure it is safe for further handling.
Waste is sorted to separate recyclable materials from non-recyclable ones. The proportion of recyclable materials varies by cycle, typically ranging from 60% to 95% of the total volume.
The recyclable portion is sent to a plastic recycling facility, where it is broken down and repurposed as resin or other byproducts.
Compliance and Waste Program Assessment
Our waste specialists can help you determine exactly what your facility needs. They are experts in EPA, OSHA, DOT, RCRA, and DEA regulations, guiding you on proper waste management and documentation. Here’s how the process works:
Fill Out the Online Assessment.
Provide the details about your facility using our online tool.Receive Your Report.
A specialist will review your submission and email a detailed report with a link to schedule a call.Schedule a Review Call.
During a 15–30 minute call, our compliance and waste management specialist will review your facility’s programs.Get Recommendations & Start Service.
Receive actionable recommendations to improve programs, reduce costs, and minimize liability. Choose the service option that fits your facility to get started.
Safe and Secure Medical Waste Disposal for Facilities and Individuals
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