Sharps Waste Disposal & Yellow Lid Bin Collection North West
Safe, compliant and cost-effective sharps waste disposal services for healthcare providers, GP surgeries, dental practices, veterinary clinics, tattoo studios, pharmacies, care homes and any organisation generating needles, syringes or other sharps across the North West and UK.
As an independent sharps waste broker, BWSL partners with vetted, licensed operators to deliver the most competitive compliant rates. Most clients achieve **15–30 % savings** with free yellow-lid bins, full consignment documentation, and a single monthly invoice.
What Counts as Sharps Waste?
Sharps waste includes any item capable of puncturing the skin that has (or may have) been in contact with blood or bodily fluids. Common examples include: - Hypodermic needles and syringes - Lancets (used for blood glucose testing) - Scalpels and surgical blades - Tattoo needles and piercing equipment - Broken glass from medical vials or ampoules - Insulin pens and auto-injectors
Sharps are classified as **clinical waste** under HTM 07-01 and Environment Agency guidance — they require specialised containment to prevent needlestick injuries and the transmission of blood-borne viruses (hepatitis B/C, HIV). Yellow-lid sharps bins are the mandatory container for sharps contaminated with blood or other infectious material.
Never place sharps in yellow bags (soft infectious waste), tiger bags (offensive/hygiene waste), or general waste bins — this is non-compliant, dangerous, and can lead to serious fines or prosecution.
Why Professional Sharps Disposal Matters?
Every year, thousands of needlestick injuries occur in healthcare and body-art settings — many preventable with correct containment and disposal. Beyond safety, improper sharps management risks:
Infection transmission to staff or patients
Regulatory breaches (EA, CQC, RCVS, HSE)
Costly legal action or reputational damage
Environmental contamination from unsafe disposal
BWSL removes the risk: we supply the correct bins, collect securely, dispose lawfully, and provide all required documentation — so you can focus on patient care or client service.
Common Sharps Waste Mistakes (And How We Prevent Them)
Using wrong containers→ Yellow bags or general bins
non-compliance & injury risk; we supply correct yellow-lid bins only.
Overfilling bins → Safety hazard & extra charges; we monitor and replace bins proactively.
Missing documentation → Audit failures; we issue consignment notes every collection.
Paying over the odds→ Direct supplier markups; we negotiate competitive rates.
Our Sharps Waste Disposal Service:
Free Yellow-Lid Bins – Delivered in various sizes (1L–24L+), no rental fees, replaced as needed.
Flexible Collection – Weekly, fortnightly, monthly or on-demand – same-day emergency available.
Secure Transport – ADR-compliant vehicles and trained operatives.
Approved Disposal – Incineration or alternative treatment at EA-licensed facilities.
Full Documentation – Consignment notes issued every lift for your audit trail.
Single Monthly Invoice – No hidden fees or multiple suppliers to manage.
We serve all North West postcodes, with fast response across Manchester, Salford, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Trafford, Liverpool, Preston, Warrington, Cheshire and beyond.
What Our Customers Say
“Switched to BWSL for our Manchester tattoo studio – free yellow-lid bins and collections always on time. Saved 25% and full paperwork included." – Alex R., Studio Owner, Manchester ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Excellent service for our Bolton care home – free bins and certificates every time. Peace of mind knowing it's done right." – Lisa J., Care Home Manager, Bolton ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Sharps disposal for our Stockport vet practice is now hassle-free. Reliable, compliant and cheaper than before – highly recommend." – Dr. Sarah M., Veterinary Surgeon, Stockport ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Frequently Asked Questions – Sharps & Pharmaceutical Waste:
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Yes – completely free on any regular contract (1 L, 5 L, 7 L, 22 L yellow or blue lid)
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Regular customers: none – just stick to your agreed day. One-offs/emergencies: same-day or next-day available.
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Yes – separate quote, still via licensed partners.
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Yellow = sharps possibly contaminated with medicinal product (most common). Blue = pharmaceutical waste only (tablets, liquids, vials – no sharps).
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Never – included in the price
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Yes, as long as they are UN-approved and correctly labelled.
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Depending on volume - Call us for more information
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Send us your latest invoice and we’ll beat it within an hour (or tell you straight if we can’t).
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Yes – specialist containers supplied, separate competitive quote.
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Needles, syringes, lancets, scalpels, tattoo needles, broken medical glass – anything sharp that may be contaminated.