ANSWER: A needle Sharps container is a specially designed, puncture-resistant plastic container, usually red in color, used in the healthcare setting to properly and safely dispose of Sharp objects. Examples of items placed in sharps containers are syringe needles, scalpels, or maybe broken glass or other items that could puncture the skin. Most Sharps needle containers are a one-time use item only that should be secularly sealed and placed in a secondary container, typically called the Biohazard or Medical waste box. Some Sharps containers could be reusable but are found in more extensive facilities like hospitals.