BD Sharps Container BD™ Red Base 23-1/2 H X 20 W X 14-3/4 D Inch Vertical Entry 17 Gallon

Sharps Container BD™ Red Base 23-1/2 H X 20 W X 14-3/4 D Inch Vertical Entry 17 Gallon

This sharps container is a 17 gallon BD multi-purpose sharps container with a vertical entry lid for floor placement. It fits high-volume disposal areas that need an extra-large container and secure handling features for transport and closure. Key details include a red base, translucent hinged lid with sealing gasket, and double-wall handles with VAT perimeter locks.

Good Fit For

• High-volume sharps disposal areas
• Floor-based collection points
• Facilities that want lid security cues during closure
• Workflows that benefit from transport handles on a large container

Key Features

• 17 gallon capacity supports high-volume sharps disposal needs
• Vertical entry lid helps support controlled sharps disposal
• Hinged lid with sealing gasket and locking lid design adds security during use and closure
• VAT perimeter locks give visual, audible, and tactile confirmation that the lid is attached
• Double-wall handles help with safer transportation
• Floor container format works well where a larger disposal unit is needed

Applications and Usage

• Setting up a large floor sharps collection station
• Managing sharps disposal in areas with heavier waste volume
• Transporting a full sharps container using built-in handles
• Using VAT locks to confirm the lid is securely attached

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Nonsterile.
• This is an extra-large floor unit, so buyers should plan for the footprint before ordering.
• The vertical entry lid style may be a better fit for sites already standardized on that opening format.
• This sharps container is nonsterile.

FAQ

• What capacity does this sharps container hold? This sharps container holds 17 gallons, making it a good choice for higher-volume disposal areas.
• Is this a floor container or a wall unit? This model is made for floor placement.
• What kind of lid does this sharps container use? It has a vertical entry, hinged lid with a sealing gasket and locking lid design.
• How can staff tell the lid is attached securely? The VAT perimeter locks provide visual, audible, and tactile confirmation when the lid is securely attached to the base.
• Does this sharps container have handles? Yes. Double-wall handles are included to help with transportation.

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