Sharps removal service

It is extremely important that hypodermic needles, syringes and other sharp objects are removed safely. Sharps waste can carry harmful diseases and if not disposed of correctly, will spread serious infections to all individuals that come in contact with it. For information on controlling the spread of diseases go to our Infection Control page.

In order to protect the public we operate a 24/7 rapid response service. We work with councils, the emergency services, housing associations, landlords and other local authorities to guarantee the removal of dangerous sharp objections are disposed of safely and legally. We also are available to support private landowners or proprietors with sharps that are discarded on their property.

The main risks associated with sharps is puncture wounds that allow bloodborne pathogens such as Hepatitis and HIV to be passed to the individual. Therefore it is imperative that any sighting of sharps be reported immediately and disposed of by a trained professional.

We are experienced in examining large areas of rubbish and waste and conducting needle sweeps. We guarantee all sharps are removed before the area is disinfected, cleaning all body fluids and completely irradiating biohazard contamination. Body fluid causes a number of serious infections - learn more.

It is important to remember that disposing of needles and hypodermics in a public litter bin or your the normal household waste receptacles is extremely dangerous.

All sharp removals, incineration's and the decontamination of sites are carried out in full accordance with Health & Safety, government and COSHH procedures. All of our accreditations can be viewed on our Accreditations page. We always ensure that a site survey and risk assessment is conducted by a technician prior to the removal of any bio hazardous waste.

Locations we have experienced for sharp removal:

Business premises
Schools, Colleges & Universities
Playgrounds
Sports Stadiums & Venues
Bars, pubs and clubs
Repossessed squats
Open grasslands
Derelict buildings
Churchyards
Public toilets
Car parks
Industrial sites
Private housing

If you encounter any form of sharps waste, call 0845 60 20 900 for a risk assessment of the site.

Read more on our other Specialist Disinfection Services below:

- Prison cell cleaning up
- Squat house cleaning up
- Hospital deep cleaning
- Trauma and crime scene cleaning
- Infection control