Written by Megan Chamberlain

25 Jun 2020

Match Game: Healthcare Waste Containers

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The era of dating game shows that begin with potential suitors shadowed behind a screen may be long behind us, but the concept of gaining a quick snapshot of details about your potential partner still entices all. Why not apply the style of the Match Game to your healthcare waste management containers?

Making a decision on which container and service provider best meets your needs can be daunting. So, we’re putting it all out there for you! Below we lay out the main facts about all our reusable healthcare waste containment systems. Take a look and see if you find your match – or rather matches since you most likely have more than one healthcare waste stream that needs safe containment.

Plus, deep down, you kind of want medical waste containers that are as good-looking as they are safe? We created containers that are both safe and attractive.

Alright, step right up and meet the contestants who are vying to increase the safety of your facility and make waste segregation easy through their vivid colors:


The Sharpsmart

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Waste Stream: Sharps Waste

Signature color: ivory body and lid or, if the container is in a secure area and the tamper-proof tray isn’t needed, red body with ivory lid.

Sizes available + fill capacity: S14 – 3.7 gal | S22 – 5.8 gal | S32 – 8.5 gal | S64A+ – 16.9 gal

Best suited for: all healthcare facilities that generate at minimum 1.7 gallons of sharps waste every 6 months.

Fun Fact: The Sharpsmart has over 20 inbuilt safety features that were designed using feedback from clinicians like you! Learn what makes this containment system so secure by clicking here.

Need more info? Learn more here.

The Medismart

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Waste Stream: Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) aka “red bag” waste

Signature color: big, bold red body and lid.

Sizes available + fill capacity: M64 – 16.9 gal

Best suited for: All healthcare facilities that generate moderate to large volumes of red bag waste.

Fun Fact: The Medismart isn’t into touching – in fact, it was designed to be a touch-free solution to dispose of RMW waste. When paired with the Accessmart Trolley, the unit becomes mobile and can provide simple, point-of-use disposal with the touch of the foot-pedal that opens the lid.

Need more info? Learn more here.

The Pharmasmart

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Waste Stream: Non-Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste

Signature color: ivory body, purple lid.

Sizes available + fill capacity: P14 – 3.7 gal | P22 – 5.8 gal | P32 – 8.5 gal | P64A+ – 16.9 gal

Best suited for: All healthcare facilities that generate moderate to large volumes of non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste.

Fun Fact: The Pharmasmart puts the safety of your staff and clinicians first. This container can be mounted on a secure, locking wall bracket which adds additional protection against tampering. Similar to all the Daniels Health reusable solutions, the container has both permanent and temporary locks too.

Need more info? Learn more here.

The Chemosmart

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Waste Stream: Trace Chemotherapy Waste

Signature color: Yellow body, ivory lid.

Sizes available + fill capacity: CT22 – 5.8 gal | CT64 – 16.9 gal

Best suited for: Secure oncology environments and infusion bays.

Fun Fact: The Chemosmart provides point-of-use disposal when paired with our Accessmart Trolley. The foot pedal allows you to quickly and safely dispose of trace chemotherapy waste without touching any surfaces.

Need more info? Learn more here.


Leave single-use containers behind

So now that you’ve met all the contestants – who are you vibing with? Which container would you introduce to your mom? I mean, friend in purchasing who helps make decisions on what containers your facility uses? After all, these reusable containment systems will support you for the longhaul and help keep you safe – what more could a clinician ask for?

If you’re not quite ready to take the leap – no worries. Change is hard! However, please know that our team is always available to talk you through how each of the solutions above can positively impact your facility. All Daniels Health solutions are designed to help protect you, the planet, and your budget. Reach out to us here if you want to continue talking.

Ready to get serious? Let’s talk.

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