Description The 5 gallon systems are cost-effective solutions for the proper disposal of sharps and bio hazardous waste. This is not just a sharps container. Every PureWay system includes the container, return shipping, certified treatment, and eco-friendly destruction — all in one price. Fill it → Seal it → Send it back. We handle the rest. No drop-offs. No guessing local rules. No separate disposal fees. Who This Size Is Ideal For (Home Use) The 5-gallon system is best for households generating higher-than-average sharps waste or anyone who wants very infrequent returns. Great fit for: Multiple people in the home using injections Caregivers managing one or more long-term patients Daily insulin + additional medications Fertility or hormone therapy cycles Home nursing visits People who want to ship back only a few times per year This is typically the upgrade when a 2–3 gallon container fills too quickly but a clinic-size bin would be excessive. Loose sharps should still be placed in a smaller sharps container before being put inside the system. Never Run Out AgainSet it and forget it; we’ll make sure you’re always prepared. Save 5% when you subscribe — the smarter, easier way to handle your home medical waste. Your replacement system ships automatically based on your selected schedule so you always have a compliant disposal solution ready. Features Prepaid return shipping box for convenient return Screw top lid to minimize smells Leak-proof and puncture-resistant containers Made in the USA Pre-filled manifest simplifies the return process Compliance tracking and notifications Certificate of destruction automatically sent via email and available for download Advantages Reduces costs by as much as 50% — or even more Purchase as needed — only pay for what you need No contracts, monthly fees, pickup fees, or fuel surcharges Dimensions 10.5”L x 14.25”W x 14.75”H How Much Fits Inside? Capacity varies by needle size and packing density, but typically holds: About 1,800 – 3,500 syringes or pen needles Thousands of lancets Large numbers of auto-injector pens Multiple small sharps containers (3 gallons and under) Pods, empty vials, and injection supplies Simple Sizing Rule Choose the 5 gallon system if: You fill a 3-gallon container in under 2–3 months More than one person uses injections You want only a few returns per year This size is commonly the “household + caregiver” solution, meaning it is big enough to be convenient, still manageable for home storage. Manifest & Disposal All PureWay Sharps disposal systems come with a waste manifest (four part form used for tracking purposes for commercial healthcare facilities) that is needed to properly document and track you disposal of each system. All completed manifest can be found online through our tracking portal (connect.PureWay.com) once the system has been returned using the prepaid USPS shipping label included within 10 business days. Shipping Details Each system comes with a prepaid return USPS shipping label. Instructions are provided that details how to properly seal and ship your system using the contents included. All PureWay Sharps Disposal systems have everything you need to safely close and ship to a authorized disposal site. Regulations By State Check your state regulations State Resources Page
