TE 5000

FAQ & Troubleshooting

Disposable tin container designed for the collection of sharps waste.
Made of durable, puncture-proof tin. Can be wall mounted or used on countertop. This product is available in cases of 20 containers.

TE 5000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Does a Cycle Take to Process?

The average TE-5000 cycle takes 2.5 to 3 hours to process. It takes about 20-30 minutes for the cycle to heat up, reaching above 350° F (the point of sterilization). That temperature is held for 90 minutes, and then the unit begins to cool down until it reaches 100° F.

What is Happening to The Waste During The Cycle? Is it All Melting Down?

The main purpose of the TE-5000 is to completely sterilize your infectious sharps and red bag waste. Depending on the type of plastic used in your medical waste materials, the melting point could be between 220° F to almost 500° F. Additionally, most metals have a melting point of over 2500° F!

Cool science facts aside, our unit is generally heating to 380° F and just above, which is the temperature needed to render the waste non-infectious(this is why some plastics may melt, and others may keep their “form”).

The safety around throwing the items away comes from two parts: the waste being sterilized and no longer infectious, and the container itself (with the locking lid in place). All materials are enclosed in the tin, puncture proof container, making it safe to dispose of in the regular trash.

What Type of Waste Can Go Into The TE-5000?

The TE-5000 is designed to compliantly treat your sharps and red bag medical waste items. This includes syringes, razors, saturated gauze, wound dressings, etc. Pharmaceutical and pathological waste is not able to be processed in the TE-5000. OnSite has separate services dedicated to these waste streams.

What Supplies Do I Need to Use The TE-5000

OnSite’s tin collection containers are needed to collect your waste for treatment in the TE-5000. These can be ordered by completing the form on this page, or by going to our online store.

OnSite TE-5000 Training Videos

Setting Up Your TE-5000

Setting up your TE-5000 can be completed in under 5 minutes. Watch our team walk you through the steps here: Setting Up Your TE-5000

Assembling Your Collection Containers

Our sleek, tin containers are assembled in a few simple steps. Follow along with our team in preparing your tin containers here: Assembling Your Tin Collection Containers

Treating Waste In Your TE-5000

Now for the fun part! Let our team guide you through the process of treating your medical waste in the TE-5000, turning it into regular trash: Treating Waste In Your TE-5000

Best Practices For Collection

Looking for a little more clarification on collecting your medical waste for destruction? Our team provides some additional guidance here: Best Practices For Collection

Safety Features of Your TE-5000

The TE-5000 has several features in place to ensure your team stays safe, and that your medical waste is completely processed every time: Safety Features of Your TE-5000