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When should a home sharps disposal container be sealed up and disposed of?

When it's about three-quarters full.

  1. When it's completely overflowing
  2. Once a year, no matter what
  3. When it's about three-quarters full ✔

Why: Overfilling raises the risk of an accidental needle stick. At about three-quarters full, seal it and follow your community's rules for getting rid of it. Don't reuse the container.

Huh, didn't know that: Drop-off options can include pharmacies, hospitals, doctors' offices, health departments, and police or fire stations, depending on where you live.

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Sources

  1. FDA, Best Way to Get Rid of Used Needles and Other Sharps https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safely-using-sharps-needles-and-syringes-home-work-and-travel/best-way-get-rid-used-needles-and-other-sharps
  2. FDA, DOs and DON'Ts of Proper Sharps Disposal https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safely-using-sharps-needles-and-syringes-home-work-and-travel/dos-and-donts-proper-sharps-disposal

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