Sharps Containers
At Natural UK our SHARPSGUARD® sharps containers are designed and manufactured with sharps user safety in mind. Since its launch in 2003, our SHARPSGUARD® range has become one of the most trusted sharps containers on the market, with 75% of NHS Trusts choosing to work with us. In our mission to reduce single use plastics in healthcare the SHARPSGUARD® containers are made using at least 40% recycled materials.
All of our SHARPSGUARD® ranges are manufactured to comply and / or certify with ISO 9001, BS EN ISO 23907-1 and UN3291. We have also ensured that these sharps ranges comply with the requirements of the Safe Management of Healthcare Waste guidance published by the Department of Health. The ranges include colour-coded containers, lids and labels in a variety of sizes, whilst retaining the very highest standards and maximum usable capacity. We also have a range of accessories to assist with safely securing your containers at the point of use.
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Yellow Sharps Bins are for sharps contaminated with medicinal products / residues.
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Orange Sharps Bins are for sharps not contaminated with medicinal products / chemicals.
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Purple Sharps Bins are for waste contaminated with cytotoxic / cytostatic medicines.
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Blue Sharps Bins are for medicinal waste that does not contain any sharps.
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Colour Coding Guide
The correct segregation of healthcare and infectious waste for disposal is vital to ensure compliance with government regulations. Our helpful waste management guide shows the various colour codes for each waste type, whether the waste is hazardous or non-hazardous codes to describe waste.

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