Here's a quick 101 guide to what can and cannot be disposed of in a sharps container designed for secure access. What do we mean by this? For Daniels, our Access Plus containers are designed with an unrestricted opening for professional use only, i.e they should never be mounted in a patient ward or location that is accessible to non-medical personnel. Correct segregation of sharp items is essential in minimizing risk in the handling of containers, and the final ecological treatment of waste.