Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you dispose of used needles?

It is important to always dispose of needles in a compliant needle disposal container as sharps waste can be dangerous to you and your community. If someone is accidentally injured by incorrectly disposed of needle, you may be held accountable and taken to court for legal action. As a result, it is important to always have a safe place for you or your customers to dispose of sharps.

How do you dispose of a sharps bin?

Once your sharps bin is full you can request a needle disposal services to come pick it up or bring it to your local:

· Hospitals

· Doctor offices

· Pharmacies

· Veterinary clinics

· Dental offices

· And other medical facilities.

Sites such as these, are legally required to schedule regular needle disposal services on a regular basis.

Where can I drop off a sharps container?

If you have a sharps container that needs to be dropped off, you can drop it off at your local collection sites. These sites can include: Hospitals, Doctor Offices, Pharmacies, Dental Clinics, Veterinary Clinics and more.

Can pharmacies accept sharps containers?

YES! Call your local pharmacy first to ensure that they will take it. A pharmacy can safely store sharps containers as they schedule regular medical waste disposal services.

How do you dispose of used syringes?

It is of vital importance that you dispose of syringes safely by discarding them in compliant needle boxes. At Secure Sharps we sell a variety of needle containers and needle boxes that are sure to match your unique needs. If you purchase a needle container and it becomes full, you can bring the container to local collection sites such as a pharmacy, medical facility, or fire station. These are locations that schedule regular medical waste services.

How do you dispose of diabetic needles?

Diabetic needles need to be disposed in a compliant and secure needle container. At Secure Sharps we offer many needle container options to choose from. Depending on your needs we have needle containers from the CT4 sharps container, which is easy to transport and carry - to the BEMIS 175-040 that can be mounted on a wall.

Can you throw a sharps container in the garbage?

NO, it is never right to throw a sharps container in the garbage as it can put many individuals in danger. If a garbage man or someone disposing of the trash accidentally gets injured by a needle, you may be legally taken to court as needle injuries can lead to serious illnesses. Always dispose of a needle container by contacting a medical waste disposal service or drop it off at a local collection site. Local collection sites include places like: pharmacies, medical waste facilities, police stations, fire stations and more.

How do you dispose of needles at home?

In order to safely dispose of needles at home, you first must have a compliant needle container. Never throw needles in the trash, in a sink or down a toilet as this may cause extreme harm to your community and the environment. Once a needle container you have is full, you can schedule a medical waste disposal service or drop the container off at a local collection site.

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