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- Rugged, durable, and flame-retardant
- Includes bio-hazard and infectious waste adhesive labels
- Made in the USA
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Frequently asked questions
Are multiple convenient capacities offered?
Yes, the Detecto Step-On Epoxy Waste Receptacle is available in an extensive range of sizes suitable for various clinical and laboratory environments, ensuring flexibility for all your waste management needs.
Available capacities are:
- 16 Quart (4 Gallon)
- 24 Quart (6 Gallon)
- 32 Quart (8 Gallon)
- 48 Quart (12 Gallon)
- 100 Quart (25 Gallon)
This variety is offered in both White and Red color options.
Is this receptacle durable for clinical use?
Yes, this Detecto Step-On Receptacle is specifically engineered for rigorous use in demanding clinical settings like hospitals, doctors’ offices, and laboratories. Its design prioritizes safety, durability, and sanitation:
- Robust Construction: Features rugged, durable-grade construction that is also flame retardant, ensuring longevity in high-traffic environments.
- Hands-Free Sanitation: Operational hygiene is maintained via a heavy-duty foot pedal and linkage system that controls a self-closing lid, minimizing direct contact.
- Compliance Ready: Units are supplied with specialized bio-hazard and infectious waste adhesive labels to assist with proper waste segregation.
- Quality & Safety: The receptacles are Made in the USA, and most models carry a UL listing (excluding models P-100 and P-100R).
Are bio-hazard and infectious waste labels included?
Yes, the Detecto receptacle is designed for clinical environments and is ready for immediate medical compliance upon arrival. The product includes both necessary adhesive labels for proper waste segregation:
- Bio-hazard adhesive label
- Infectious waste adhesive label
Is the durable construction flame retardant?
Yes, this waste receptacle is specifically designed for safety and compliance in demanding medical and laboratory settings. Its durable construction utilizes flame-retardant materials.
In addition to the flame-retardant design, safety and hygiene are maximized by several other features:
- A heavy-duty foot pedal system allows for hands-free operation.
- The self-closing lid minimizes contact and contains odors.
- Most models are UL listed, confirming adherence to rigorous safety standards (excluding models P-100 and P-100R).
- Adhesive bio-hazard and infectious waste labels are included to facilitate proper waste segregation.
Is this durable receptacle made in the USA?
Yes, the Detecto Step-On Epoxy Waste Receptacle is Made in the USA.
This receptacle is engineered with durable-grade, unitized construction and is flame retardant, ensuring high quality and reliability for demanding clinical and laboratory environments.
Does the waste receptacle have a reliable foot pedal?
Yes, the Detecto Step-On Epoxy Waste Receptacle is equipped with a heavy-duty foot pedal and linkage system. This robust design ensures reliable, hands-free operation, which is crucial for maintaining hygiene and reducing the risk of contamination in medical settings.
Does the receptacle feature a self-closing lid?
Yes, this waste receptacle features a self-closing lid. This mechanism is crucial for maintaining sanitation, especially in medical settings like hospitals and labs. It works in tandem with the heavy-duty foot pedal to ensure reliable, hands-free operation, thereby minimizing contact and containing potential contaminants.
Does it feature colors for compliant waste segregation?
Yes, this waste receptacle is offered in two colors specifically chosen to aid in compliant medical waste segregation:
- White: Suitable for general clinical use, standard sanitary environments, or institutional waste.
- Red: Designated for use with specific waste streams, such as regulated medical waste, infectious waste, or bio-hazard materials.
To further ensure compliance and clear identification, the unit also includes adhesive labels for both Bio-hazard and Infectious Waste.

Detecto Step-On Epoxy Waste Receptacle