How to Dispose of Sharps (Needles & Syringes)

In this video, I’ll show you 3 ways to easily and safely collect sharps so that you can dispose of them appropriately, whether you’re on the go or at home.

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PRODUCTS MENTIONED: BD Needle Clipper, BD Sharps Disposal Container

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[dianekelly]

Thank you! My dog has diabetes and I needed to know how to dispose of BD needle clipper and lancets. Stay safe sweetie!

[ralphlambert]

Finally an answer to sharps disposal in South Carolina - Thank you

[gilliantracy]

California also. This was very helpful. Thank you!

[romilalal]

Thank you very much for telling different ways how to depose off the used needles.

[traceymayo]

I used the BD Clipper here in England :) Its so easy to use :)

[maieliiz]

naging diabetic pa talaga ako dahil sa research

[audreykoble]

How do you take the red jar type lid off? So impossible for me to lift the tab area off

[GregBiggsDETHKIDS]

Just wondering but what is all the strange openings on the top of a sharps container for (besides the main opening) the other weird shaped holes, I have heard it rumored it is for breaking the ends of the needle off but am not entirely sure and cannot find info on the matter. I can email a photo of what I am specifically talking about. Great your taking the time to make such videos good on ya!

[MsLaura]

If the needle is clipped off, can the remainder of the syringe be tossed or recycled or does it still need to be in a sharps container?
Also, can you trash or recycle the orange cap or syringe plunger? Or do those have to go in the containers as well. (Trying to save space 😉 and get the most out of the containers)

[papyrojae]

Have you found a replacement for the bd needle clipper? I can’t find them anymore, and I loved using it. 1:48

[nousername]

You can often drop them off at a pharmacy or hazardous waste centre. I live in Canada 🇨🇦 and get the yellow hard sharps bin from my pharmacy for free. When it’s full, I drop it off at the pharmacy for free and can get another one. I imagine many places in the US 🇺🇸 and Europe 🇪🇺 have similar programs.

[MomHarper]

I’m trying unsuccessfully to put the lid on and find out to how open to put the needles in. It’s a BD Sharps square container I received from the doctor

[wanderlust]

What do you do with the needle clipper when it is full? Can you also clip lancets and Mounjaro needles?

[GabrielSBarbaraS]

I use a metal coffee can and melt the needles down whenever we happen to have a camp fire going on, then melt any type of plastic on the top to seal the container. Then toss in the trash. ( Don't think you can do that in California though. Are you still allowed to have open camp fires in California anymore? )

[darrenochoa]

Can you use it for used double edge razor blades?

[ShoresOfHelll]

Why do we have to put the syringe and the needle both in the sharps container?
Asking because if we use the first instrument that you showed to just cut the needle off then in that case what are you doing with the syringe?
Also, if I am just getting rid of the needles in the shops container I would be able to fill the container with more needles.
Asking for knowledge. Thank you.

[donmasacre]

Do those disposal places ask for your personal information?

[jonmayer]

Can I ask one more question where can u dispose of the test strips

[shubhamrana]

Where to dispose the needles waste after you store the needles in different Container.

[IndieCindy]

Anyone else have one of those red bins with the biohazard label but the lid doesn't actually close? I got mine for free from Med-Project and I sent it back thinking it was defective. When they sent me a new one, I realized that is just the way they are. I did notice that inside the bin there's a with a small, white, cloth-like towel/paper that I use to help keep the lid closed. But there were no specific instructions indicating that was the intended use for that paper. I don't have little ones or pets, but still, it just doesn't sit right with me that the lid doesn't close securely. Accidents can happen to anyone, and I live in California where earthquakes are common. If anyone else has a red bin from Med-Project or has purchased one from elsewhere, can you confirm whether your lids close? I was hoping to see her close the lid in the video.