Description
The Oak Ridge 1 Gallon Sharps Container, the 1 gallon sharps container, is a 1 gallon injection molded polypropylene sharps container with a choice of flip-up or rotary lids from Oak Ridge Products, made for safe point of use disposal of needles, syringes and other contaminated sharps. Clinics, hospitals, laboratories and home users reach for the 1 gallon sharps container when used sharps reach a sealed container in the same motion that finishes the task matters more than improvising with the wrong supply. The 1 gallon sharps container keeps the routine simple, so attention stays on the work itself instead of the equipment.
- Flip-Up Lid – The flip-up closure on the case of 24 opens with one hand for fast drops between patients
- Rotary Lid – The rotary closure on the case of 40 turns to open and close, guarding the opening between uses
- Injection Molded Polypropylene – Rigid walls resist punctures, leaks and impacts through filling, transport and disposal
- Nestable Bases – Empty bases nest inside each other, so a case takes less shelf space in the supply room
- Natural or Red Bases – The 1 gallon line is molded in natural translucent or red polypropylene to fit local color protocols
About This Sharps Container
The sharps container comes from Oak Ridge Products as part number 0319-150F and 0319-150R, with the package configuration stated plainly on this listing. For this 1 gallon sharps container, the container is a three part design of base, lid and closure that assembles on site, and the empty bases nest to save storage space before use. On the job, staff drop used sharps through the lid at the chairside or bedside, then lock the closure for good when the fill line is reached. It is sold as listed: a case of 24 with the flip-up lid or a case of 40 with the rotary lid. Because the configuration of 0319-150F and 0319-150R never changes between orders, par levels are easy to keep accurate.
Features and Benefits
Lid Options
- Flip-Up Lid – The flip-up closure on the case of 24 opens with one hand for fast drops between patients
- Rotary Lid – The rotary closure on the case of 40 turns to open and close, guarding the opening between uses
Container Construction
- Injection Molded Polypropylene – Rigid walls resist punctures, leaks and impacts through filling, transport and disposal
- Nestable Bases – Empty bases nest inside each other, so a case takes less shelf space in the supply room
- Natural or Red Bases – The 1 gallon line is molded in natural translucent or red polypropylene to fit local color protocols
Product Specifications
Container Details
- Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.0 x 5.5 in (L x W x H)
- Material: Injection molded polypropylene
- Use: Single use, non-sterile
- Standards: Line tested to ASTM F2132-01 and ISO 23907:2012, aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030
Configurations in This Listing
- 0319-150F: Flip-up lid, case of 24
- 0319-150R: Rotary lid, case of 40
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Why Choose This Sharps Container
What separates the 1 gallon sharps container from look-alike listings is accountability: one manufacturer, one part number, one stated package. For this 1 gallon sharps container, the 1 gallon platform carries FDA 510(k) clearance under the Oak Ridge name, with line testing to ASTM F2132 and ISO 23907 sharps container standards. Buyers who have been burned by substitutions tend to notice the difference in 0319-150F and 0319-150R.
- Fewer needlestick risks – A lidded container at the point of use means used sharps are sealed away in the same motion that finishes the task
- Cleaner audits – A documented, standards tested container gives safety officers a defensible answer during sharps compliance reviews
- One maker, one platform – Lids, bases and closures all come from the same Oak Ridge platform, so parts always match across reorders
- Storage that scales – Nestable bases let a facility stock a full case without giving up a storage shelf to empty containers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oak Ridge 1 Gallon Sharps Container used for?
As the 1 gallon sharps container, it is a 1 gallon injection molded polypropylene sharps container with a choice of flip-up or rotary lids, used for safe point of use disposal of needles, syringes and other contaminated sharps. It is used wherever needles and syringes are handled, from exam rooms and phlebotomy stations to vaccination clinics.
What exactly ships when I order?
The listing is sold as listed: a case of 24 with the flip-up lid or a case of 40 with the rotary lid. The manufacturer part number is 0319-150F and 0319-150R, so checking an order against this page takes seconds.
Who typically uses this sharps container?
Clinics, hospitals, laboratories and home users are the typical buyers of the 1 gallon sharps container, using it for safe point of use disposal of needles, syringes and other contaminated sharps. It suits both stocked supply rooms and smaller practices that order the 1 gallon sharps container as needed.
How should a full container be handled?
Seal the closure when sharps reach the fill line and handle the container as regulated medical waste under your facility protocol. Oak Ridge designs the container for terminal disposal by incineration once sealed.
Where can I find the full specifications?
The Product Specifications section on this page lists the grounded manufacturer details for 0319-150F and 0319-150R, including the part number and package configuration. The Features and Benefits section explains what those details mean for the 1 gallon sharps container in daily use.
Is this a genuine Oak Ridge Products product?
Yes, 0319-150F and 0319-150R is a genuine Oak Ridge Products item, entered under the manufacturer's own part number. Oak Ridge Products is a McHenry, Illinois manufacturer making single use sharps containers since 1982, with FDA 510(k) clearances held under its own name, and that backing covers the 1 gallon sharps container on this listing.
