Question about needles after pinning

[megatron_ed]

How do you go about discarding needles? Searching the forum, I found that some people put the needles/syringes in a bag and toss them.

Is that how it is done? Usually you will see some biohazard bins at locations for needles. Anyone use those?

Want to make sure I do the right thing.

Thanks

 

[ChrisWho?]

I buy the sharps containers and put them in there, then you can drop them off when it gets full at clinics or wherever. RUI sells the containers and they're real cheap, like $5.

 

[DADAWG]

either dispose of them properly in a biohazard bin or at least make sure they are disposed of safely . i know some guys put them in a container [ clorox bottle , etc. ] and seal it up . i prefer a biohazard container.

 

[ChrisWho?]

The BD sharps containers are nice.

 

[bighurt35]

you can always use an old piece of tupperware with a top if you don't want to buy anything...

 

[Yes]

Just take them to the hospital and turn them in at the front desk and walk away. No need to stand there chatting it up with the nurse hehe!

 

[thetruepitbull]

An old protein tub works fine.

I wouldn't want to go digging through my trash can.

 

[LiftMaster]

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Yep thats what I do. To the dump it goes

 

[funky419]

on slin pins you can break the tip off with the cap while pushing it on. havent tried that with the 22 guage needles but im sure it would work.

 

[UserAt204]

Sharps container and take them to a local clinic. Most city's have a drop off. If you have to put them in the trash, at least smash them with a hammer or something to destroy them.

 

[RANE2001]

empty 2 liter soda bottle, put them in, close the top and seal it with some tape when full. good to go.make sure you always put the caps back on the pins when done injecting

 

[DirectLineMedical]

Got this online...

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Sharps are a problem because they can stick into other people legitimately handling your waste or animals who are raiding your garbage.

The worry that someone will get AIDs from being pricked by a used sharp is greatly in excess of the likelihood of this happening. But you never can tell. Hep C and B can also be transmitted from sharps and hepatitis C is the most transferable of these.

To treat a contaminated sharp injury in time a person has to get appropriate antiviral drugs within an hour. These are highly toxic and need to be taken for a month.

Please take the safest measures you can to dispose of your sharps. Here are the best ways:

Use a specially designed container. This is usually hard plastic with a lid that cannot be opened once it is locked. They can often be obtained from pharmacies or your diabetic clinic.

Some pharmacies and hospitals provide a sharp box swap system. You may have to pay towards this service.

You can clip off the needle or lancet tip with a needle clipping device that stores the needles inside. This can then be thrown away when full. If you do this dispose of your syringes appropriately too.

A "cin bin" or sharps box is easiest to use because the whole syringe and needle can be disposed of at once. They can be bulky so having a needle clipper for use outside the house can be a great help.

If you have to dispose of sharps in your garbage as a last resort you can use a heavy opaque plastic bottle eg a bleach bottle. When it is 3/4 full screw the lid back on and securely tape it down.

Keep your sharps and disposal box away from younger children or pets.

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Reference Info:
Thanks to the BC (British Columbia) Children's Hospital . They have a great selection of leaflets particularly aimed at younger type ones.
Where to Next?
Please all proceed to the How To: Monitor My Blood Sugar Appropriately section.

 

[r3p]

Im in England and as long as i put them in the proper sharpes container i can hand them in at any Boots pharmacy no questions. I could/would never just bag and throw.

 

[Heavy D]

I usually save mine and scatter them around on a beach or playground.............J/K.

I save them in empty protein powder container until it is full then I tape the lid and throw it in the trash.

 

[Yes]

Im in England and as long as i put them in the proper sharpes container i can hand them in at any Boots pharmacy no questions. I could/would never just bag and throw.

This ^^