Sharps Container

A sharps container for the safe collection of used pen needles, lancets and syringes. Sizes range from a small round container for your kit bag to a 17 L container for clinics.

• 250 mL round and 500 mL: small enough to carry with you
• 750 mL, 1.4 L and 3 L screw lid: for home use
• 5 L, 5.1 L clinic room and 17 L screw lid: for clinics, workplaces and larger needs

Using your container

Put sharps straight into the container after use. Do not overfill it, and close the lid tightly once it is full. Do not reuse a full container.

Disposal in WA

WA Health suggests using a needle and syringe program or a sharps disposal unit provided by some local governments. Never put sharps in recycling or green waste bins, or flush them down the toilet. Check with your local council for options near you.

Support

Our diabetes educators can show you safe injection technique and how to manage used needles at home.

Funding

A private purchase.

Questions

Which size do I need?
For pen needles and lancets at home, a 750 mL to 3 L container suits most people. Add a small one for your bag.

Can I use an empty drink bottle instead?
WA Health advises a rigid, puncture-resistant plastic container with a screw top, not glass or thin metal. A purpose-made sharps container is the simplest choice.