Sharps Removal Service 💉 One Off Service
One off service of small sealed sharps containers. As standard, we collect containers up to 25 Litres in size. Please contact us for larger sharps unit sizes.
This service is for one off i.e. a one time removal of sharps containers from businesses. Note – replacements can also be added
Pricing as quoted is exclusive of GST. For removal, please select the size closest to your container, but not smaller, ie a 4 Litre container would come under 5 Litres or Less
Pricing includes all mandatory EPA waste tracking fees (i.e. no additional fee). Note – this is a prepaid service.
An additional service fee per visit of $119+GST per site visit is added in cart – i.e. in addition to the per unit cost.
Ask us about bundled discounts for multiple services.
Under environment protection legislation, sharps waste is defined as any waste collected from designated sharps waste containers used in the course of business, commercial or community service activities. This includes any waste resulting from the use of sharps for any of the following purposes
- human health care by health professionals or health care providers (either at health facilities or at home)
- medical research or work on cadavers
- veterinary care or veterinary research
- skin penetration or the injection of drugs or other substances for medical or non-medical reasons
‘Sharps’ means items that
- have sharp points or edges capable of cutting, piercing, or penetrating the skin (such as needles, syringes with needles or surgical instruments)
- are designed for the purpose of cutting, piercing or penetrating the skin
- have the potential to cause injury or infection
Price for drop off of new sharps containers:
We can collect your containers whether purhased from Waster or purchased from other retailers. Our technician can also drop off new containers when visiting – please contact us for pricing on delivery of new units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in the Sharps Removal Service?
One off removal ofsharps containers, safe transport, disposal at compliant facilities, and all mandatory EPA waste-tracking fees included.
What materials can I place in the sharps containers?
Only used needles, syringes, lancets, and other clinical sharps. Please ensure containers are sealed and labelled before pickup.
How many containers are covered per service?
Please select the number of small sharps containers you have for removal of each size category.
Where is this service available?
Sharps removal is currently available in Sydney and Melbourne Metro.

