Sharps Medical Waste Services has appointed David Sanborn as chief operating officer, effective 26 January. Sanborn will oversee nationwide operations as the medical waste management company scales its services and strengthens safety and compliance. Sanborn brings over 25 years of operations leadership experience across complex, multi-site environments. Most recently, he served as vice president of US operations at Reddy Ice, where he led operations across more than 130 facilities in 32 states with oversight of over 1,600 staff members. In his new role, Sanborn will focus on driving operational consistency across Sharps' national footprint, supporting growth, and ensuring teams meet regulatory standards in the highly regulated healthcare services environment. He reports directly to chief executive officer Kerry Jones.