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Safe Household Sharps Information

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SafetyIsThePoint explains how to safely dispose of used household sharps, wherever people live, work or travel in the United States.

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Sharps

Needles. Syringes. Lancets. These are common types of household sharps, medical devices that puncture or cut skin. Household sharps are used in non-medical settings like homes or offices to manage conditions like diabetes, arthritis and others.

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Safe Sharps Disposal

Household sharps that are not safely disposed may cause injury. In most areas, used household sharps can be placed in a strong, plastic container, sealed with duct tape and labeled DO NOT RECYCLE, and placed in the regular household trash. Click here for step-by-step disposal options or use the map below to find local disposal information.

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