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Sharps & Needle Removal

HazRestore provides sharps & needle removal across the UK, 24 hours a day, discreetly and to a clinical standard, with every job fully insured and all hazardous waste removed under licence.

24/7 rapid responseAnswered and mobilised any hour, same day for emergencies.
Insured & accreditedCHAS, SMAS, RoSPA, SafeContractor and CSSA accredited, fully insured.
DBS-checked & discreetBackground-checked technicians, unmarked vehicles on request.
Overview

What is sharps & needle removal?

Sharps and needle removal is the safe collection of discarded needles and sharps into approved containers, taken away by a licensed clinical waste carrier.

Discarded needles collected into approved sharps containers and taken away by a licensed clinical-waste carrier. It is part of HazRestore's biohazard services, carried out by trained, DBS-checked technicians to a clinical standard.

UK clinical waste colour coding The UK clinical waste streams and their colours: yellow for incineration-only infectious and medicinal waste, orange for infectious waste that may go for alternative treatment, purple for cytotoxic and cytostatic waste, yellow and black for offensive non-infectious waste, sharps bins for needles, and black for general domestic waste. UK clinical waste colour coding How each waste stream is handled and treated YellowInfectious and medicinal waste, incineration onlyOrangeInfectious waste, may go for alternative treatmentPurpleCytotoxic and cytostatic wasteYellow and blackOffensive or hygiene waste, non-infectiousSharps binsNeedles and sharps, lid colour set by waste typeBlackGeneral domestic waste HazRestore
UK clinical waste is colour coded by stream so it is handled and treated correctly at every stage.
When it is needed

When do you need sharps & needle removal?

Sharps removal is needed where discarded needles are found on a property, in a communal area, a public space or a void building, and must be cleared safely.

Whether you are a family member, a landlord, a letting agent, a business or a public body, HazRestore attends discreetly, makes the property safe again, and can deal with insurers on your behalf.

Our process

What does HazRestore's sharps & needle removal process involve?

HazRestore follows a four-stage process for sharps & needle removal, from a single call through to verified safe reuse, containing the hazard, decontaminating the area, and removing all waste under licence.

  1. 1
    You call, day or nightA trained coordinator answers at any hour, records the situation and location, and gives you a realistic time for a team to reach you.
  2. 2
    We attend and assessTechnicians arrive in unmarked vehicles, assess the contamination, and agree the plan with you before work begins.
  3. 3
    We contain and cleanThe affected area is contained, decontaminated and disinfected to a clinical standard, with any odour treated at source.
  4. 4
    We dispose and verifyAll hazardous waste is removed under licence (EA carrier CBDU34585), and the property is checked and returned to safe use.
Cost

How much does sharps & needle removal cost?

Sharps & Needle Removal typically costs £150 to £400. This is an indicative range to confirm at survey, not a fixed price, because the cost depends on the size of the affected area, the level of contamination, access and the volume of waste.

Many of these jobs are covered by household or commercial insurance. HazRestore can speak to your insurer and, in most cases, bill the claim directly so you are not left out of pocket.

Further reading

Guides on sharps & needle removal

Reviews

What do customers say?

HazRestore is delivered by the specialist cleaning team at our parent company, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 65 reviews on Trustpilot.

4.4 / 5

Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 65 reviews on Trustpilot, for our parent company, the specialist cleaning team behind HazRestore.

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Why us

Why choose HazRestore for sharps & needle removal?

People choose HazRestore for sharps & needle removal because it combines a 24 hour response with clinical decontamination standards, licensed waste disposal and discreet, unmarked attendance, backed by recognised accreditation.

HazRestore is CHAS, SMAS, RoSPA, SafeContractor and CSSA accredited, DBS-checked, fully insured, and an Environment Agency registered waste carrier (CBDU34585).

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Coverage

Where does HazRestore provide sharps & needle removal?

HazRestore provides sharps & needle removal across England, Scotland and Wales, with local response from more than fifty city regions, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Cardiff.

See all areas we cover to find your nearest hub.

FAQ

Common questions about sharps & needle removal

Is sharps & needle removal available 24/7?

Yes. HazRestore provides sharps & needle removal 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and aims to attend the same day, often within a few hours for genuine emergencies.

How much does sharps & needle removal cost?

Sharps & Needle Removal typically costs £150 to £400. These are indicative ranges confirmed at survey, and many jobs are covered by insurance, which HazRestore can bill directly.

Will sharps & needle removal be carried out discreetly?

Yes. HazRestore attends in unmarked vehicles on request and works sensitively and to a clinical standard on every job.

How is the waste disposed of?

All clinical and hazardous waste is removed under HazRestore's Environment Agency waste carrier registration (CBDU34585), with the paperwork handled for you.

Need sharps & needle removal?

Call any hour and speak to someone who understands the situation. HazRestore attends discreetly and can deal with landlords or insurers on your behalf.