There a number of options available for use as sharps containers:
- Plastic. purpose-made sharps boxes
- Thick cardboard sharps boxes which have been made water resistant
- Plastic disc to place on a drinks can
- Re-use a local container
Plastic. purpose-made sharps boxes:
- Bright yellow or red with hazard symbols
- Come in varying sizes
- Can be wall-mounted
- Usually for needle and syringe together
- Can be sealed after use
- Too expensive for many countries