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Condition:
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- Country of Origin: USA
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Warranty:
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- Weight: 6.7 lb
- Allows you to properly and safely package and dispose of your non-sharps (used cotton balls, gauze, tongue depressors, and gloves) regulated medical waste
- Soft waste container is ideally suited for handling gloves, bandages, and gauze
- Passed rigorous testing standards to comply with US Postal Service guidelines and other federal regulations
- Sharps waste must first be placed in another sealed sharps container before being put in the pail to be included
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Frequently asked questions
Is this mailback system for non-sharps medical waste?
Yes, the 1-Gallon Stericycle Pail System is specifically designed for the compliant and safe disposal of non-sharps regulated medical waste.
This system is ideal for soft waste items such as:
- Used cotton balls
- Gauze and bandages
- Gloves
- Tongue depressors
The pail features a wide-mouth opening for easy filling and a secure screw-on cap for safety. The system includes postage-prepaid return packaging and documented proof of proper waste destruction.
Crucial Note on Sharps: Loose sharps waste (like needles) must first be placed inside a separate, sealed sharps container before being placed into this pail.
Does this system meet federal regulations?
Yes, the Stericycle 1 Gallon Medical Waste Pail System is designed to meet rigorous testing standards. This ensures full compliance with US Postal Service guidelines and other federal regulations for safe and proper medical waste disposal.
What is included in the complete pail system?
The Stericycle 1 Gallon Medical Waste Pail System is provided as a case containing two complete, compliant mailback kits for non-sharps regulated medical waste. This system is compliance-ready and has passed rigorous US Postal Service and federal testing.
Each individual kit includes all components required for safe packaging and final disposal:
- 1 Gallon Mailback Pail: A wide-mouth container with a secure screw-on cap, specifically for non-sharps soft waste (e.g., gauze, gloves).
- Postage-Prepaid Return Packaging: Compliant packaging used for easy mail-back.
- Disposal Service: Covers the destruction of the regulated medical waste.
- Disposal Documentation: Essential documented proof of proper waste destruction is provided after processing, ensuring compliance.
What is the pail's size and weight?
The Stericycle 1-gallon mailback pail features compact dimensions for easy handling and compliant disposal. Here are the key size specifications for each system:
| Specification | Detail |
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| Capacity | 1 Gallon |
| Dimensions | 8.75” x 8.75” x 8” |
| System Weight | 6.7 lb |
Is disposal documentation provided?
Stericycle provides documentation as proof of proper disposal once the medical waste has been destroyed.
Can I dispose of sharps in this system?
Loose sharps waste is not allowed in the pail. Small existing sharps are acceptable only if they are first sealed in a separate sharps container before being placed in the pail.
Does the pail have a convenient wide-mouth opening?
The pail features a wide-mouth opening and a screw-on cap, ensuring easy and secure containment of medical waste.
Where is this small-volume waste system ideal?
This 1-gallon mailback system is specifically designed for environments that generate small quantities of non-sharps regulated medical waste.
It is an ideal solution for:
- Small medical offices and clinics
- Laboratories
- Dental practices
It enables compliant disposal for soft waste (such as used gauze, cotton balls, or gloves) and provides documented proof of destruction after processing.
Is postage prepaid for returns?
Yes, each Stericycle 1 Gallon Medical Waste Pail System includes a prepaid return packaging box, making the mailback process simple and convenient for disposal.
What kind of items can I dispose of?
This system is specifically designed for non-sharps regulated medical waste. Examples include:
- Used cotton balls
- Gauze
- Tongue depressors
- Gloves
- Bandages
Important: Loose sharps waste requires prior containment in a separate, sealed sharps container before being placed into this pail.

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