Sharpsmart

Sharpsmart

Safety-driven sharps waste containment solutions

Overview

Sharpsmart provides safety-driven clinical waste solutions for healthcare facilities, including the Sharpsmart collector and tailored waste services. Facilities use sealed sharps containers and rely on service teams to collect and process waste in a compliant, infection-controlled way with an eye toward reducing environmental impact. The offering is distinguished by peer-reviewed safety data for its containers, a scalable global service, and a strong emphasis on sustainability and cost reduction. Its goal is to make healthcare environments safer, more compliant, and less polluting while helping facilities meet budget and environmental targets.

About Sharpsmart

Simplify's Rating
Why Sharpsmart is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Durham, United Kingdom

Founded

1986

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What believers are saying

  • Sharpsmart won 13 NHS integrated-care-board contracts in March 2026, expanding UK revenue.
  • Daniels Health says Sharpsmart prevented 4,450 sharps injuries in 2025, strengthening sales messaging.
  • Australia’s ambassador visited Chicago headquarters on July 22, 2026, signaling government-backed growth momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Minnesota fined Daniels Sharpsmart $47,000 on August 6, 2026 for hazardous-waste violations.
  • Stericycle is challenging Sharpsmart’s NHS contract wins, threatening delays and margin pressure into 2027.
  • Repeated compliance failures can trigger permit limits, contract loss, and brand damage across core markets.

What makes Sharpsmart unique

  • Sharpsmart’s reusable sharps containers cut needlestick injuries and waste across healthcare sites.
  • On January 19, 2026, NHS Supply Chain added Sharpsmart to its reusable waste framework.
  • Daniels Health opened Old Bethpage in January 2026, extending Sharpsmart’s U.S. treatment network.

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Benefits

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