| Name | sharps containers from recycled recipients (plastic bootles…) |
| Summary | When safety boxes or plastic sharps containers aren't available, it is possible to use alternatives such as plastic bootles. The purpose is to be able to dispose of the entire device without further manipulations. |
| Capacity [Kg/h] | 0 |
| Annual capacity[kg/year]: | 0 (Capacity x 8 hours/day x 300 days/year) |
| Lifespan [years] : | 0 |
| Capital cost [USD] | 0 |
| Annual capital cost [USD] | 0 (Capital cost / ( (pow(1.03,Lifespan) - 1) / (0.03 * pow(1.03,Llifespan)) |
| Recurrent costs[USD/kg] | 0 |
| Annual recurrent cost [USD]: | 0 (Annual capacity * Recurrent cost) |
| Total annual costs [USD] | 0 (Annual capital cost + Annual recurrent cost) |
| Total cost [USD/kg]: | 0 (Capital cost + (Annual recurrent cost * Lifespan)) / (Annual capacity * Lifespan) |
| Dimensions l-w-h | Size according to volume |
| Operation | - secure the bottle so that it can't tip over;
- once 3/4 full, screw the cap on before transportation to the treatment/ disposal location.
- the containers should be properly marked. |
| Disadvantage | - the bottle can fall over if not properly secured;
- proper management of such containers requires that all (para-)medical staff is aware of the practice to ensure consistent and secure management. |
| Advantage | - very cheap option;
- simple to use;
- usually resists to perforation and solvants;
- waterproof. |
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| Picture |  |
| Level(s) | small HCFs
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| Step(s) | intermediate storage
internal transport
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