Safer, simpler and smarter Oncology solutions

Our waste management solutions for Cancer Centres drive safety, efficiency and compliance in the handling, disposal and treatment of cytotoxic waste

Cancer Centres

Safe, cost-effective, cytotoxic waste solutions for oncology settings

With safety at the forefront of its solutions, more UK oncology centres and cancer hospitals are choosing Sharpsmart for customer-focused and cost-effective cytotoxic waste services.


Given the potentially hazardous nature of cytotoxic and cytostatic waste, stringent regulations govern its collection, transport and disposal. Leading the way in compliance, the Sharpsmart Bag-to-Bedside system creates a point-of-use disposal solution that minimises risk of infection while aiding proper waste segregation. This system ensures the regular removal of cytostatic or infectious waste and safe cytotoxic sharps disposal. With various educational posters and point-of-deposition labels designed with an inutitive colour-coded interface to aid in correct waste stream disposal, Sharpsmart has a proven system that has helped many oncology centres improve waste segregation. This efficiency, and increased waste reduction, dramatically reduces overall cost, landfill burden and environmental impact.

With 30+ years of experience in healthcare, Sharpsmart has the solutions, licensing and compliance expertise to protect the safety risk exposure and regulatory responsibilities of cancer centres and other specialist healthcare facilities in the total waste management of trace and bulk cytotoxic waste. The sustainably focused Sharpsmart process encourages the highest level of ecology possible is attained through waste minimisation initiatives, innovative containment and service excellence. We are committed to the continued education of our customers and always providing regulatory guidance when it comes to cytotoxic waste disposal.

The most innovative and cost-effective oncology waste solutions in the UK

  • IMMEDIATE COST REDUCTION

    Sharpsmart’s unique waste management services deliver substantial cost savings. Our reusable containers and bag to bed system eliminates the purchasing, assembly and disposal costs of boxes and disposable containers, removing a significant cost surplus from your clinical waste management.

  • POINT OF USE SEGREGATION

    Sharpsmart’s movement and mounting accessories enable sharps, clinical waste and pharmaceutical containers to be positioned at point of care, enabling safe hands-free deposition in a fast-paced emergency or patient care environment. Options include wall mounting, bench mounting, static stands and mobile trolleys.

  • MINIMISED INFECTION TRANSFER

    Our reusable sharps and clinical waste containers undergo a rigorous 6-stage robotic wash and sanitisation process that eliminates challenge organisms and proves a 106 Log reduction in bacterial load.

  • REUSABLE AND ECO FRIENDLY

    Our ecologically designed solutions positively impact sustainability targets, minimise landfill through waste reduction solutions, and help reduce CO2 burden for healthcare facilities.

  • REDUCED CROSS CONTAMINATION

    Foot pedal operated accessories eliminate hand access and minimise odour expulsion; our vacuum bag sealing technology contains infectious waste from cross contamination, and clinically designed containers with inbuilt safety trays and secure locking mechanisms ensure potentially harmful or infectious waste is concealed.

  • SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

    Experts in navigating the complexities of local and national regulations pertaining to each clinical waste stream, Sharpsmart partners with healthcare facilities to ensure compliant practices are achieved through all waste management practices, and facility risk exposure is minimised.

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