How To Dispose Of Sharps Containers Nyc

Sharps should never be thrown loosely into the trash or toilet.

How to dispose of sharps containers nyc. 1250 driving park ave. Place the sharps in a leak proof puncture resistant container. Sharps that retract after use or are very small should be disposed of like all other sharps. Screw on the top.

Write contains sharps with a waterproof marker directly on the container or on masking tape on the container. Once you have used a syringe or lancet immediately put it into your container. When the container is full seal the lid securely tape it closed and label the container home sharps not for recycling. If you aren t using a sharps disposal program.

Skip to main content skip to primary sidebar. City of new york. Safe disposal of sharps is critically important to optimize health safety and protection of the environment and the community. Order printed educational materials.

How to dispose of sharps what counts as sharps and how to find your local disposal options some cities will collect at your home. 2016 all rights reserved nyc is a trademark and service mark of the city of new york. How to get rid of a sharps container safe disposal of needles and other sharps used at home at work or while traveling there are several ways to get rid of a sharps disposal container. The best way to ensure that people are protected from potential injury or disease transmission of blood borne diseases due to needle sticks is to follow established guidelines for the proper containment of sharps.

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