Tamper Proof Locking Sharps Container
The Tamper Proof Locking Sharps Safety Container is an essential tool for healthcare facilities, public restrooms, and other areas requiring safe disposal of needles and sharps. Crafted from robust stainless steel, this container is designed to withstand attempts at tampering and vandalism, ensuring the safety of both the public and healthcare workers. Its heavy-duty construction makes it ideal for high-traffic areas, providing a reliable and secure method for medical waste disposal. This sharps container is a crucial component in maintaining health and safety standards in any environment where sharps disposal is necessary.
Warranty Guide, Care Instructions & Spec Sheet - See Spec Sheet Tab Below
Ideal Facility Applications:
The Vandal Resistant Sharps Safety Receptacle is ideal for a wide array of facilities where secure disposal of sharps is crucial and where vandalism or unauthorized access is a concern. These include:
- Healthcare Facilities: Hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies where medical sharps are commonly used.
- Public Restrooms: Especially those located in parks, transport terminals, and public buildings to safely manage discarded sharps.
- Educational Institutions: Schools, colleges, and universities to ensure safe disposal and prevent accidental injuries.
- Correctional Facilities: Prisons and jails to manage sharps waste while maintaining high-security standards.
- Substance Use Disorder Facilities: Locations that provide services for individuals with substance use disorders, ensuring safe disposal of needles and syringes.
- Community Centers: To provide safe disposal options in areas where community members gather.
- Fitness Centers and Spas: Where lancets or other sharps might be used for health and wellness purposes.
- Transportation Hubs: Such as bus and train stations, to provide safe disposal points for travelers and staff.
- Homeless Shelters: To manage sharps waste and protect both staff and residents from potential harm.
- Shelters and Support Centers: Homeless shelters, rehabilitation centers, and community support facilities.
- High-Risk Areas: Locations frequented by individuals prone to vandalism, such as certain public restrooms and unsupervised public spaces.
This receptacle is designed to provide a secure sharps disposal solution while protecting the integrity of the waste container in environments where safety and security are paramount.
Anti-Vandalism Features:
- Vandal Resistant: Engineered to withstand tampering and unauthorized access.
- Drip Deflective: Minimizing potential contaminant transfer to ensure safety.
- Surface Mounted: Facilitating secure and straightforward installation.
- Corrosion Resistant: Ensuring longevity and aesthetic retention.
- Extra Secure Crossbar Lock Style: Additional security layer against vandalism.
- Industry-Leading Warranty: Against vandalism, safeguarding your investment.
- Heavy-Duty Construction: Built with robust 12-gauge or 14-gauge 304L Stainless Steel, or 12-gauge 316L Stainless Steel.
Alternate Names:
- Vandal Resistant Sharps Receptacle
- Secure Medical Waste Disposal Unit
- Stainless Steel Sharps Safety Container
- Surface Mounted Sharps Disposal
- Corrosion Resistant Safety Receptacle
- Heavy Duty Sharps Container Holder
- Secure Locking Sharps Disposal
- Drip Deflective Medical Waste Container
- Vandal Proof Sharps Disposal
- Community Health Safety Sharps Receptacle
Corrosion Resistance:
Engineered with high-quality stainless steel, our Vandal Resistant Sharps Safety Receptacle inherently resists corrosion, ensuring durable and reliable performance even in humid and chemically harsh environments. The strategic spray and drip deflective design further safeguards the unit, minimizing potential damage and contamination from corrosive substances.
Capacity:
The AA-SC100 Vandal Resistant Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Locking Sharps Container safely protects a Covidien COV-8507SA SharpSafety Container.
ADA Compliance:
The AA-SC300 Vandal Resistant Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Locking Sharps Container is ADA compliant when properly mounted and installed.
Customers of this Product:
Customers of this product include Public Schools, Parks, National Forest Service, California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS), and the United States Navy.
Dimensions:
- 12 ¾” x 12 ⁵∕₁₆” x 6” (WxHxD)
Material Options:
- 12-gauge 304L Stainless Steel
- 14-gauge 304L Stainless Steel
- 12-gauge 316L Stainless Steel
Model Names:
- AA-SC100-304L-12g
- AA-SC100-316L-12g
- AA-SC100-PC-B-304L-16g (Powder Coat - Blue)
Finish:
- #Stainless Steel Satin # 4 Finish
Mounting:
- 3/8” Surface Mounting Hole Placements
Installation:
Secure fixture to wall with appropriate 3⁄8” stainless steel anchoring hardware for optimal installation strength (not provided). Recommend 3⁄4” or greater back bracing for walls. Partitions may require T-nuts or other suitable anchoring devices. When possible it is recommended that units be through bolted back to back providing optimal installation strength.
Guide Specification:
Receptacle shall be constructed with American made, 12 or 14 gauge 304L or 12 gauge 316L Stainless Steel, meticulously joined with TIG welds and edges de-burred to ensure durability and safety. The receptacle shall not be cross-metal contaminated during manufacturing construction, preserving its corrosion-resistant properties. The housing shall provide a protective cover for the internal plastic sharps container against drip and spray, while the extra secure crossbar lock style adds an additional layer of security against tampering and unauthorized access. The receptacle shall feature surface-mounted installation with 3⁄8” mounting holes. 12 Gauge models shall include a 10-year standard functional warranty against vandalism when properly installed and locked while in service. 316L SS shall be used for US Navy maritime use or in environments where exposure to salt water is prevalent, ensuring optimal corrosion resistance.
Made to Order Items
All of Vandal Stop Products are made by hand in the USA using American-sourced stainless steel. While some products might be available in stock, most are made to order. Our general estimated lead times are:
- Quantity 1 - 10 = ~4 to 6 weeks for production
- Quantity 11 - 50 = ~4 to 8 weeks for production
- Quantity 51 - 100 = ~6 to 10 weeks for production
- Quantity 101 - 200 = ~10 to 16 weeks for production
- Quantity 200+ = Call for estimate
Winter Months Production
Due to holidays and winter weather, some production delays may occur during the months of November, December, January, and February.
Supply Chain
Due to increased demand, more time be required for production. If you have a critical delivery date requirement, please call or email to verify lead times prior to placing an order.
Stocked Items
For certain items that we sell often, we do our best to either keep inventory on the shelf or keep a constant production cue going. For items that are considered "stocked" we will generally be able to ship within 5 business days or less.
Why Are Stocked Items More Expensive?
We're adapting to your needs! While we specialize in made-to-order products, we recognize the growing demand for immediate availability. Adjusting to this requires foresight in demand anticipation, material procurement, initiating stock production, and warehousing—all incurring additional costs. Consequently, our stocked items are priced to reflect these overheads. For customers who can accommodate a production lead time, we're pleased to offer discounted pricing as a thank you for your flexibility.
Billing
Credit Card orders will be charged at the time of checkout. If you wish to be billed when your order ships, you can use the "Pay by Purchase Order" option on the payment section of checkout. You will be asked to upload a PDF copy of your Purchase Order along with a reseller certificate of tax exempt status is applicable. We will invoice you once your order has been shipped.
For more information, contact us or read our full Production Lead Times Policy.
AA-SC100 - Spec-Sheet, Warranty, Care Instructions & Mounting Guide