Heathrow Scientific Sharps Bank Biomedical Waste Disposal Unit - SB1201 | 12 Gallon, Case of 15, Made in USA

Rigid plastic sharps containers cost labs far more than necessary — both to purchase and to store. A single-use 12-gallon container that ships inflated takes up shelf space whether it's empty or full. The Heathrow Scientific Sharps Bank Biomedical Waste Disposal Unit (SB1201) solves both problems: it ships and stores flat, then assembles in seconds into a full 12-gallon corrugated disposal unit that costs up to 70% less than comparable plastic containers. Designed specifically for the lab environment, not the hospital corridor, this unit handles the contaminated waste streams common in research, clinical, and life science facilities at a fraction of the cost of traditional sharps disposal infrastructure.

Built from sturdy recycled corrugated material with three-walled puncture-resistant construction and a 3 mil liner for leak resistance, the Sharps Bank is a compliant, eco-friendly alternative to plastic containers. The extra-wide opening and two-flap closure configuration make safe disposal convenient, while the square flat bottom and purpose-designed handle placement ensure stable, safe handling throughout its use cycle. Made in the USA. Sold as a case of 15.

Features and Benefits

• Up to 70% Less Expensive Than Plastic Containers: Corrugated construction dramatically reduces per-unit cost compared to rigid plastic sharps containers — delivering immediate, measurable savings for labs that go through high volumes of disposal containers each month.

• Ships and Stores Flat — Eliminates Storage Burden: All 15 units in a case store flat before assembly — taking up a fraction of the shelf space of pre-inflated plastic containers. Assemble only what you need, when you need it, and keep the rest flat in a closet or supply room.

• Three-Walled Puncture-Resistant Construction: Triple-layer corrugated walls provide the structural rigidity and puncture resistance needed to safely contain contaminated sharps and biomedical waste — without relying on the thick-walled molded plastic construction that makes rigid containers expensive.

• 3 Mil Liner for Leak Resistance: The integral 3 mil liner prevents liquid waste, biological fluids, and chemical residues from penetrating the corrugated walls — maintaining containment integrity throughout the unit's use cycle.

• Extra-Wide Opening with Two-Flap Closure: The oversized opening makes disposal of contaminated waste safe and convenient — reducing the risk of contact with container edges during insertion. The two-flap configuration protects contents from spilling when the unit is moved or transported.

• Made in the USA from Recycled Materials: Manufactured domestically using recycled corrugated material — supporting sustainability initiatives and domestic supply chain requirements for labs with green purchasing mandates or domestic sourcing preferences.

Specifications

Laboratory Applications

• Research & Academic Laboratory Sharps Disposal: Replace expensive rigid plastic sharps containers in research labs generating needles, lancets, scalpel blades, broken glass, and other contaminated sharps — at dramatically lower cost per disposal cycle.

• Clinical & Diagnostic Laboratory Waste Management: Manage contaminated waste from blood collection, phlebotomy setups, diagnostic assay preparation, and clinical testing workflows — the 12-gallon capacity supports high-volume clinical environments between scheduled waste pickups.

• Pharmaceutical & Biotech Manufacturing: Dispose of contaminated single-use materials, needles, and biomedical waste generated in pharmaceutical manufacturing, QC labs, and bioprocess development environments where volume disposal is frequent.

• Green & Sustainability-Compliant Labs: The recycled corrugated construction and flat-ship design reduce both material waste and transportation carbon footprint compared to empty rigid plastic containers shipped pre-inflated — supporting institutional sustainability targets and green purchasing programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Sharps Bank compare to rigid plastic sharps containers in cost?
The Sharps Bank is designed to cost up to 70% less than comparable rigid plastic sharps containers of equivalent capacity. The corrugated construction eliminates the molded plastic material cost while maintaining puncture resistance and leak containment through three-walled construction and a 3 mil liner.

How do I assemble the Sharps Bank?
The unit ships and stores flat and assembles quickly without tools. For step-by-step assembly instructions, Heathrow Scientific provides a video tutorial — search "Sharps Bank SB1201 assembly" or visit the Heathrow Scientific support page for the direct link.

What is the capacity of the Sharps Bank?
Each assembled unit holds 12 gallons of contaminated biomedical waste. The 13.25 × 13.25 × 17.35 in assembled dimensions accommodate the waste volume generated between scheduled biomedical waste pickups in most laboratory and clinical environments.

Is the Sharps Bank compliant for regulated biomedical waste disposal?
The Sharps Bank is designed to meet the containment requirements for biomedical waste disposal in laboratory environments. Compliance with specific local, state, or federal regulations for sharps and biomedical waste disposal is the responsibility of the end user — consult your facility's biosafety officer or waste management program for applicable regulatory requirements in your jurisdiction.

Quality Assurance

Heathrow Scientific Sharps Bank units are manufactured in the USA from recycled corrugated materials and designed to meet the puncture resistance and leak containment requirements for laboratory biomedical waste disposal. Three-walled construction and 3 mil liner are validated for containment integrity throughout the disposal use cycle.

Academic and Institutional Pricing

LabSupplies.com offers tiered quantity pricing for academic and research institutions. As an authorized dealer, we ship directly from USA inventory.