Toss your sharps in the trash

The EcoCycle 10 by Steris Corp. pulverizes and decontaminates sharps into shredded, decontaminated material that can be thrown in the regular trash. The EcoCycle 10 grinds syringes, IV tubing needles, and other sharps for three minutes, then soaks them in a chemical for seven minutes. The system has been approved for use in all 50 states.

The EcoCycle costs $18,000 to $25,000, depending on the number of metal containers required. For more information, call Steris Corp. at (800) 548-4873.