According to health and safety regulations, sharps containers must be readily available within your clinical facilities. 

As a responsible practitioner, it’s imperative to dispose of any sharp instruments safely. To ensure proper disposal, all used and any open but unused needles, should be discarded daily, using the appropriate procedures.

All sharps containers must be collected and disposed of by a clinical waste contractor, who holds a valid license.

It’s essential to have a contractual agreement in place with an authorised clinical waste contractor, before generating or disposing of any clinical waste.