Biohazard waste and Sharps containers are used as receptacles for needles and any other disposable items used during a dental procedure or any implements that cannot be sterilized. Containers are clearly marked as biowaste and can be easily disposed of at a hazardous materials facility.
Table 1: Comparison of Numeric Data
| Product Name | Price | Container Size | Gallon Size | Quantity | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NXT Hg5® Collection Container with Recycle Kit | $139.99 | N/A | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Isolyser® SMS®m Sharps Mail-Back Disposal System – 10000 | $168.99 | 10 Liter | 18 | 1 | N/A |
| BD™ Multiuse One-Piece Sharps Collectors | $39.99 | 5 Gallon | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Nonstackable Sharps Containers Polypropylene Red | $9.69 | 4.8 Quart | N/A | 1 | Polypropylene |
| SharpSafety™ Large Volume Sharps Containers | $28.79 | 8 Gallon | 8 | 1 | Polypropylene |
| Dovetail Bracket for 185, 178, 158, 185S Sharps Cont. | $29.99 | N/A | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Stackable Sharps Container with Biohazard Symbol | $8.49 | 1 Quart | N/A | 1 | Polypropylene |
| SharpStar™ Safety In-Room™ Sharps Containers | $62.99 | 3 Gallon | N/A | 1 | Polypropylene |
| Isolyser® SMS® Sharps Self-Disposal System – 800 | $39.99 | 0.8 Liter | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| SharpSafety™ Phlebotomy Sharps Containers | $6.99 | 1 Quart | N/A | 1 | Polypropylene |
Table 2: Comparison of Product Features
| Product Name | Eco-Friendly Packaging | Shipping Procedure | Contains | Manufacturer Name | Locking Wall Mount | Special Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NXT Hg5® Collection Container with Recycle Kit | Yes | Mail-Back Program | 1 Collection Container and 1 Recycle Kit | Solmetex | N/A | N/A |
| Isolyser® SMS®m Sharps Mail-Back Disposal System – 10000 | N/A | Mail-Back Program | 10 Liter sharps container and mailing carton with prepaid USPS postage | WCM WASTE AND COMPLIANCE | Available | 18 gallon sizes available |
| BD™ Multiuse One-Piece Sharps Collectors | N/A | N/A | N/A | Becton Dickinson | N/A | One-Way Funnel Valve |
| Nonstackable Sharps Containers Polypropylene Red | N/A | N/A | N/A | MEDEGEN MEDICAL PRODUCTS | N/A | N/A |
| SharpSafety™ Large Volume Sharps Containers | N/A | N/A | N/A | Cardinal Health | N/A | Leak Resistant, Stackable |
| Dovetail Bracket for 185, 178, 158, 185S Sharps Cont. | N/A | N/A | N/A | MEDEGEN |
Top 10 Biohazard Waste Container for Dentists
1. NXT Hg5® Collection Container
A simple change-out procedure is NXT Hg5® Collection Container with Recycle Kit for NXT Hg5® Amalgam Separator. The collection container should be replaced when solids reach the full line or after one year, whichever occurs first.
- No contracts
- Eco-friendly packaging
- Easier shipping procedure and mail-back recycling program
Contains: 1 NXT Hg5® Collection Container and 1 NXT Hg5® Recycle Kit
Manufacturer Name: Solmetex
Top 10 Biohazard Waste Bags for Dentists
2. Isolyser® SMS®m Sharps Mail-Back Disposal System
Isolyser® SMS®m Mail Back Disposal System for sharps and other approved waste eliminates the need for a pick-up service. Place needles and other sharps in the provided container and ship them back to our facility with the provided box.
- Everything you need to collect, treat and dispose of sharps waste is included; no need for additional waste pickup
- 18-gallon sizes available for mail-back disposal of Red Bag medical waste or full Red sharps containers
- Locking wall mount is available separately
Brand: Isolyser® SMS®
Color Family: White
Container Color: White
Container Dimensions: 9″ W x 14-1/2″ H x 6-1/2″ D
Container Size: 10 Liter
Container Type: Sharps Container
Contains: 10 Liter sharps container and mailing carton with prepaid USPS postage
Language: English
Lid Color: White
Lid Type: Mailbox-Style Opening
Manufacturer Name: WCM WASTE AND COMPLIANCE
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Warning Label: Biohazard Symbol Label
3. BD™ Multiuse One-Piece Sharps Collectors
BD™ Multiuse One-Piece Sharps Collectors are convenient, red, preassembled, vertical “point first” drop receptacles. They have a patented one-way funnel valve to help prevent needlesticks and overfilling.
Color Family: Red
Container Color: Red
Container Dimensions: 7-1/2″ W x 18″ H x 10-1/2″ L
Container Size: 5 Gallon
Container Type: Sharps Container
Language: English
Lid Color: White
Lid Type: Point-First Funnel Entry
Manufacturer Name: Becton Dickinson
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Special Features: One-Way Funnel Valve
Warning Label: Biohazard Symbol Label
4. Nonstackable Sharps Containers Polypropylene
Medegen Medical Products’ nonstackable sharps containers are made of autoclavable red polypropylene with a large infectious waste symbol on the side.
Color Family: Red
Container Color: Red
Container Dimensions: 6″ W x 9″ H x 10″ L
Container Material: Polypropylene
Container Size: 4.8 Quart
Container Type: Sharps Container
Language: English
Lid Color: White
Lock Type: Locking Cap
Manufacturer Name: MEDEGEN MEDICAL PRODUCTS
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Warning Label: Biohazard Symbol Label
5. SharpSafety™ Large Volume Sharps Containers
- Lids can provide temporary closure when container is not in use to reduce exposure to contents
- Easy, simple assembly
- Containers lock for final disposal
- Nestable containers save valuable storage space
Brand: SharpSafety™
Color Family: Red
Container Color: Red
Container Material: Polypropylene
Container Size: 8 Gallon
Container Type: Sharps Container
Language: English
Lid Color: White
Lid Type: Hinged
Lock Type: Built-In Lock
Manufacturer Name: Cardinal Health
Mount Type: Freestanding
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Special Features: Leak Resistant, Stackable
Warning Label: Biohazard Symbol Label
6. Dovetail Bracket
Dovetail Bracket is a nonstackable sharps container accessory for use with Medical Action Industries item number 185, 178, 158, 185S sharps containers.
Container Type: Sharps Container
Manufacturer Name: MEDEGEN MEDICAL PRODUCTS
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
7. Stackable Sharps Container
Stackable Sharps Container is a red polypropylene sharps container with an infectious waste biohazard symbol.
- Autoclavable
- Locking door
Color Family: Red
Container Color: Red
Container Dimensions: 3-1/2″ W x 7″ H x 3-1/2″ L
Container Material: Polypropylene
Container Size: 1 Quart
Container Type: Sharps Container
Language: English
Lid Color: Clear
Lock Type: Built-In Lock
Manufacturer Name: MEDEGEN MEDICAL PRODUCTS
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Special Features: Stackable
Warning Label: Biohazard Symbol Label
8. SharpStar™ Safety In-Room™ Sharps Containers
SharpStar™ Safety In-Room™ Sharps Containers with Counterbalanced Lid minimizes the potential for overfilling by stopping in the “FULL” position when it reaches maximum capacity.
- Unique lid design limits accidental or intentional access to container contents for pediatric and high-risk areas
- Allows for visual monitoring
- Economical forced horizontal drop maximizes container volume
Brand: SharpSafety™
Color Family: Red
Container Color: Transparent Red
Container Dimensions: 13-3/4″ W x 16-1/2″ H x 6″ D
Container Material: Polypropylene
Container Size: 3 Gallon
Container Type: Sharps Container
Language: English
Lid Color: Clear
Lid Type: Counterbalanced, Horizontal Drop
Lock Type: Built-In Lock
Manufacturer Name: Cardinal Health
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
9. Isolyser® SMS® Sharps Self-Disposal System
Isolyser® SMS® Sharps Self-Disposal System safely encapsulates sharps with a solid plastic polymer which is then safe to place with regular trash (dependent on state regulations).
- Everything you need to collect, treat and dispose of sharps waste is included; no need for additional waste pick up
- Sharps become encapsulated after the proprietary catalyst packets are added to the patented liquid NMA base ingredient
- Verify state and local regulations before purchase; restrictions may apply
- Locking wall mount is available separately
Brand: Isolyser® SMS®
Color Family: White
Container Color: White
Container Dimensions: 3-1/2″ W x 7-1/4″ H x 3″ D
Container Size: 0.8 Liter
Container Type: Sharps Container
Contains: 2 (0.8 liter) SMS sharps self-disposal systems
Language: English
Lid Color: White
Manufacturer Name: WCM WASTE AND COMPLIANCE
Mount Type: Wall
Warning Label: Biohazard Symbol Label
10. SharpSafety™ Phlebotomy Sharps Containers
- Adapts to present blood drawing trays and techniques, including Autodrop™
- A variety of container sizes and openings allow for the disposal of other sharps, such as lancets, butterfly tubing and small syringes
- Containers lock for final disposal
Brand: SharpSafety™
Color Family: Red
Container Color: Red
Container Dimensions: 6.3″ W x 6-1/4″ H x 6.3″ D
Container Material: Polypropylene
Container Size: 1 Quart
Container Type: Phlebotomy Sharps Container
Language: English
Lid Color: Clear
Manufacturer Name: Cardinal Health
Old Manufacturer #: 8900SA
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Warning Label: Biohazard Symbol Label
