A disposable container (1, 1′, 1″), in particular for the disposal of sharp medical waste is provided, comprising a first opening (13, 13′) sealingly closable by a cover element (2), characterized in that the container is manufactured by blow-moulding; the largest cross-sectional diagonal of the container in the distal half with respect to the first opening is larger than the smallest cross-sectional diagonal of the container in the proximal half with respect to the first opening; and the container comprises a second opening (15, 15′) arranged opposite to the first opening or in the distal area with respect to the first opening, the second opening being sealingly closable by a base element (11, 11′).