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Sharps Disposal Services for Australian Workplaces

Safe, compliant sharps container supply and scheduled collection for medical clinics, pharmacies, aged care facilities, and commercial workplaces across Australia. We supply the containers, collect the waste, and handle disposal to Australian clinical waste standards — so your staff and premises are never at risk.


Contact Star Hygiene today by calling

1800 HYGIENE

Or email sales@starhygiene.com.au

Get a free quote

How it works

We manage the entire sharps waste lifecycle — from container supply through to compliant collection and disposal.

Step 1 – Free washroom consultation

Free consultation

We assess your facility, waste volume, and regulatory requirements to recommend the right container sizes and collection frequency.

Step 2 – Free sanitary unit installation

Free-on-loan installation

We supply and install sharps containers in all required locations — bench-top, wall-mounted, or floor-standing — ready for immediate use.

Step 3 – Scheduled servicing and liner replacement

Scheduled collection & disposal

Our trained technicians collect full containers on a scheduled basis, replace them with fresh units, and dispose of all waste to Australian clinical waste standards.

Australian clinical waste compliance

Sharps waste is classified as clinical waste under Australian legislation and must be handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with state and territory environmental protection regulations. Our service ensures full compliance at every stage.

Sharps Disposal Services

The safe disposal of sharps waste is a legal requirement for any Australian facility that generates needles, syringes, lancets, or other sharp clinical items.

At Star Hygiene, we provide a complete sharps disposal service that covers every stage of the waste lifecycle — from container supply and installation through to scheduled collection and compliant disposal.

Improper disposal of sharps waste puts staff, customers, and the public at serious risk of needlestick injuries and exposure to bloodborne pathogens. It also exposes your business to significant liability under state and territory environmental protection legislation. Choosing a managed sharps disposal service is the simplest and safest way to meet your compliance obligations.

Star Hygiene supplies sharps containers in a range of sizes — from compact bench-top units for consultation rooms to large floor-standing bins for high-volume facilities. All containers feature secure, tamper-resistant lids and are replaced with fresh units on every scheduled collection visit.

All of our sharps waste is collected by licensed technicians and disposed of in accordance with Australian clinical waste standards. A waste transfer certificate is provided on every collection, giving you the documentation you need for your compliance records.

On-Call Service

Call Out Fee includes collection of 1 x container
Book a service as you need it
Additional cost for replacement containers

OR

Scheduled Service

Service completed at scheduled intervals
Available in a range of sizes
Choose your preferred frequency, Quarterly, Monthly, Fortnightly or Weekly

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Yellow Sharps Safe – 1.4L Square 50mm

$8.68 - $8.68
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One-piece moulded Yellow Medical Waste Disposal Safe, ideal for bedside, trolley clip-on or wall mounting, for sharps and small waste such as band ...

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Yellow Sharps Safe – 2L Square 90mm

$10.23 - $10.23
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Yellow Medical Waste Disposal Safe for bedside, trolley clip-on or wall mounting; for sharps and small waste such as band aids, needles and broken ...

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Yellow Sharps Safe – 4.75L Square 90mm

$12.50 - $12.50
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Yellow Medical Waste Disposal Safe for bedside, trolley clip-on or wall mounting; for sharps waste such as needles, broken glass, hypodermics and s...

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Yellow Sharps Safe – 23L Round 125mm

$40.60 - $40.60
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Yellow Medical Waste Disposal Safe for theatre, trolley or wall mounting; for sharps and large-volume waste such as needles, tubing, giving sets, h...

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Yellow Sharps Safe – 12.5L Square 90mm

$30.78 - $30.78
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Yellow Medical Waste Disposal Safe for theatre, trolley or wall mounting; for sharps and large-volume waste such as needles, glass, hypodermics, gl...

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SHARPS EASYCOLLECT 18L (14L FILL LINE)

$70.80 - $70.80
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The EasyCollect 18 sharps container was designed for the clinical environments for the safe disposal of a large quantity of sharps. The containers ...

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FITTANK™ Container 8L Resealable with Snap Top

$23.10 - $23.10
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DS-164: FITTANK™ Sharps Container 8 litre Resealable Snap Top with petal insert Product Summary – Compact high quality all purpose blow moulded dis...

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Yellow Sharps Safe – 17.5L Square 125mm

$35.60 - $35.60
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Yellow Medical Waste Disposal Safe for theatre, trolley or wall mounting; for sharps and large-volume waste such as needles, tubing, giving sets, h...

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SHARPS BIN 60 LTR

$61.90 - $65.60
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SKU: DS-22 This container is ideal for large quantities of sharps items. It can safely be stored in most areas and is very stable. It can easily be...

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Yellow Sharps Safe – 24L Round 125mm

$47.55 - $47.55
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Yellow Medical Waste Disposal Safe for theatre, trolley or wall mounting. Sold individually or in packs of 10 (bulk buys receive a 10% discount).

$47.55 - $47.55
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BD Sharps Collector 5.1L

$37.10 - $37.10
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BD Sharps Collector, 5.1L capacity, featuring a dual-opening hinge top. This lets the small or large side remain open, while the other side stays l...

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SHARPS EASYCOLLECT 12L (DS-227)

$65.90 - $65.90
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The EasyCollect 12 sharps container was designed for the clinical environments for the safe disposal of large quantity of sharps. The containers ha...

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Quick Safe Medical Waste / Sharps Container – 500ml

$6.14 - $6.14
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Quick Safe sharps container, ideal for bedside, trolley or table/tray mounting – for sharps and small waste such as needles, scalpel blades, blood ...

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FITTANK™ Container 3L Screw Top with Oval Insert

$17.25 - $17.25
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DS-188: FITTANK Sharps Container Screw Top with Petal Insert Compact High-quality blow molded disposable sharps container   **CARTON AMOUNT - 20**

$17.25 - $17.25
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FITTANK™ Container 1.4L Screw Top with Oval Insert

$9.50 - $9.50
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DS-131: FITTANK™ Sharps Container 1.4 Lt SCREW TOP with OVAL INSERT and needle notch Compact high quality blow moulded sharps container *CARTON AMO...

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Yellow Sharps Safe – 200ml 'Tiny' Needle-Safe

$5.70 - $5.70
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The 'Tiny' Needle-Safe from Yellow Sharps Safe features an injection moulded design with a sonic-welded lid for secure needle disposal. Its 200ml c...

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Sani Safe Medical Waste / Sharps Container – 200ml

$10.68 - $10.68
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This portable Sani Safe medical waste and sharps container has a 200ml capacity, ideal for small sharps like needles. The final closure is a 25mm s...

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Rigi-Box Medical Waste / Sharps Container – 300ml

$11.89 - $11.89
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Rigi-Box – a pocket / table-top needle safe, ideal for small sharps such as needles.

$11.89 - $11.89
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FITTANK™ Container 19L Screw Lid with Insert

$56.20 - $56.20
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DS-180: FITTANK™ Sharps Container 19 Litre Yellow – Screw Lid & InsertCompact high quality all-purpose blow moulded disposal container & in...

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Euro Safe Medical Waste / Sharps Container – 7 Litre

$21.53 - $21.53
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Euro Safe Sharps Container for used cannulas, scalpels, blood pipettes, broken glass and swabs.

$21.53 - $21.53
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FITTANK™ Container 3L Resealable with Snap Top

$16.15 - $16.15
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DS-163: FITTANK™ Sharps Container 3 Litre resealable snap top with petal insert Compact high quality all-purpose blow moulded disposable sharps con...

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Bracket for RE1.4LS – Trolley or Wall Combination

$49.69 - $49.69
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Bracket suitable for use with the P-RE1.4LS (1.4 litre) sharps container. Can be wall-fixed or hooked on trolleys (clipping or fix). Made from mild...

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FITTANK™ Container 5L Resealable with Snap Top

$20.30 - $20.30
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$20.30
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DS-195: FITTANK™  5 Litre Re-Sealable Snap Top Sharps Container with Petal insert Product Summary – Compact high quality all-purpose blow moulded d...

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Steri Safe Medical Waste / Sharps Container – 60 Litre

$75.53 - $75.53
$75.53
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The Steri Safe is made of environment-friendly polypropylene, guaranteed free of harmful chemicals, with an agreeable appearance and a square shape...

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FITTANK™ Container 1.8L Screw Top with Oval Insert

$9.75 - $9.75
$9.75
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$9.75
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FITTANK™ 1.8 Litre Screw Top Sharps Container with Petal Insert and Needle Notch Product Summary – Compact high quality all-purpose blow moulded di...

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Sharps containers are for needles, syringes, lancets, scalpel blades, and any other sharp items that could cause a puncture wound or laceration. They should not be used for general clinical waste such as swabs, gloves, or bandages — these require separate clinical waste disposal.

  • Collection frequency is tailored to your facility's waste volume. Options range from weekly to monthly collections. Containers should never be filled above the fill line — if yours are filling faster than expected, we can increase your collection frequency.

  • Yes. In addition to sharps disposal, we offer a full medical and clinical waste disposal service covering infectious waste, pharmaceutical waste, and pathology waste. Contact us to discuss a combined solution for your facility.

  • Yes. If your business grows or your needs change, we can adjust your service schedule at any time. Simply contact our team, and we’ll work with you to update your service plan.

  • Yes. All waste is disposed of in full compliance with Australian health and environmental regulations, and we provide digital service reports for your records.

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