Is there any way to decrease the expense and hassle of sharps disposal?

Yes, there is an innovative sharps disposal system [Isolyser-SMS 2400 (WCM – Waste & Compliance Management, Inc.)]. This product is a sharps container that is partially filled with a “base” solution. Once filled with sharps, a catalyst liquid is then added to the container. The new solution undergoes an exothermic reaction which disinfects the sharps, and then solidifies. Once the liquid solidifies, the sharps are disinfected and safely contained and the container can be disposed of in the regular trash. This system was designed to meet the regulatory requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Rule 29CFR 1910.1030.