Proper Disposal of Syringes and Lancets from www.americandiabetes.com
Laws regarding the proper disposal of your insulin syringes and lancets, vary from state to state. Primarily you would want to dispose of these items in a puncture-proof and leak-proof container, referred to as a Sharps Container. It's important to dispose of insulin syringes and lancets in order to protect individuals who may come in contact with your discarded needles, for example, your trash collector.
To find out what is required in your local area, try contacting one of the following agencies for specific information for your immediate area: Hazardous Waste Disposal, Public Health Department, or your community hospital.
Sharps containers can be purchased from your local or mail-order diabetic supplier.
Some communities may offer an exchange program in which you can swap out a filled container for a new one. Other communities may offer a mail-in service to exchange or dispose of the sharps containers.
If these options are not available and purchasing a Sharps Container is not in your budget, please follow health/safety guidelines. Use a rigid, leak & puncture-proof plastic container, such as a Clorox bottle & mark it as Bio-Hazard. When it is full, put the lid on and tape it securely shut. Place this bottle in the middle of the trash bag, and double-bag. Do not recycle hazardous materials!
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