Medical Waste Disposal Solutions that Improve Safety and Sustainability
Sharpsmart’s medical waste disposal solutions are designed to make healthcare safer, divert waste away from high-temperature incineration and landfill, save money, and prioritise staff safety and infection control.
Contamination-free Clinical Waste Containers
Sharpsmart’s clean container movement is changing the industry’s perception of how clinical waste should be disposed and transported.
In typical healthcare settings, reusable containers are lined with a bag and decanted once the bag is full. This practice leads to bins in patient environments not been cleaned, harbouring pathogens and accelerating risk of cross-contamination. At Sharpsmart, all of our sharps, clinical waste, cytotoxic and pharmaceutical containers are hands-free, and furthermore undergo a rigorous 6-stage robotic washing decontamination and sanitisation process after each use. We are proud to be “moving the goalposts” of what safety in clinical waste containers should look like, our results across needlestick injury reduction, segregation, cost reduction and landfill diversion prove that we’re on the right path!
Divert 40-70% of your Clinical Waste
As much as 50% of the clinical waste stream in UK hospitals is actually incorrectly segregated general or offensive waste.
The financial implications of general waste being processed through a clinical waste stream is significant, as is the environmental impact. Our Bag to Bedside solution is designed to optimise disposal at point of generation; comprising a range of bespoke containment systems, blended learning tools and an intuitive segregation methodology, the Bag to Bedside system typically results in 40-70% diversion of clinical waste into offensive or recycling waste streams.
Track your waste by location
Tracsmart is an industry-leading mobile scanning technology that delivers real-time waste movement data to manage compliance, costs and environmental footprint.
Our mobile technology provides porters with an intuitive and easy-to-use scanning system which logs the exact waste collection location, fill-level of the bin and easy identification of compliance risks. Bringing full transparency to the daily management of clinical waste streams, Tracsmart delivers real-time data that enables hospitals to manage their costs, waste stream efficiencies, environmental footprint and compliance risks without any additional labour requirements.
We make things move!
Accessories that enable safe positioning, efficient bulk and single container movement and labour reduction
Safety and efficiency is all about accessibility and movement. Safe positioning, easy access, seamless logistics, space-utilising footprint and intuitive placement; at Sharpsmart we have not only designed smart containers, but also a full suite of logistical solutions that optimise the safety, capacity, and efficiencies of all healthcare environments. With versatile mounting and solutions for single and bulk movement, Sharpsmart’ interchangeable systems will revolutionise the costs and efficiencies of current waste practices.
Leaders in Green Innovation
When it comes to minimising healthcare’s environmental footprint, you have come to the right place!
In our 30 year history we have represented some of the world’s biggest hospital brands in driving green waste transformation; we have innovated across the spectrum of robotic washing technologies, reusable waste containment, alternative treatment methodologies and waste minimisation programmes; We see sustainable innovation as the cornerstone of our future. Reducing plastic, diverting waste, driving significant reductions in CO2 emissions… in healthcare facilities across the United Kingdom we have countless case studies and success stories to share.
Secure pharmaceutical waste management
Protecting staff and facilities in the collection of expired drugs and controlled substances
Setting a new industry benchmark in secure pharmaceutical waste management, the Sharpsmart pharmaceutical containment system mitigates unnecessary risk for healthcare practitioners and the public in the containment, disposal, transport and destruction of partially used or expired medications. Through its safety-engineered design, our unique containment system eliminates tampering, pillaging and misappropriation of discarded pharmaceuticals.
“Over and above service…”
We are more than happy to work with Sharpsmart. Nothing is a problem and this was recently demonstrated when one of our terminally ill patients wanted to be treated at home. We could not have done this without Sharpsmart who provided us with the necessary equipment, out of hours so the patient could have their wish list.
Steve Bell, Waste Manager
James Cook University Hospital

“Sharpsmart’s impact on efficiency…”
NCUH has been working with Sharpsmart for a number of years and have found the service to be first class. The information received about each product, along with savings made , have been great. Staff have been outstanding in assisting us with any issues we have had and resolving in the quickest time.
Nicola Little, Transport Services Officer
North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust

“Reduces our footprint…”
The reason why we chose to use the Sharpsmart sharps container was due to the sustainability issues of being able to recycle the actual sharps bin rather than incinerating them and causing more issues with carbon footprint.
June Ayre, Infection Control Matron
George Eliot Hospital

“I would recommend Sharpsmart…”
We have used Sharpsmart’s reusable sharps containers since 2004 and have always been given a great service. We have just engaged Sharpsmart for total waste management and are hoping to showcase the Trust for the sustainable waste management practices we have achieved in partnership with Sharpsmart.
Steve Bell, Waste Manager
James Cook University Hospital

“Sharpsmart goes above and beyond…”
Sharpsmart have been a supplier to the Walton Centre since 2010 and over my 24 years in the NHS I have witnessed when contractors provide a service which meets the specification. That is great, however with Sharpsmart – the team go above and beyond.
Paula Bamber, Head of Procurement
The Walton Centre

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