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
 

											


				
				