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If you do not have an FDA-cleared
sharps disposal container, you may
use a household container that is:
• Made of a heavy-duty plastic
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puncture-resistant lid without
sharps being able to come out
• Upright and stable during use
• Leak-resistant
• Properly labeled to warn of
hazardous waste inside the
container
When your sharps disposal container
is almost full, you will need to follow
your community guidelines for the
right way to dispose of your sharps
disposal container. There may be
state or local laws about how to throw
away used needles and syringes.
For more information about safe
sharps disposal, go to the FDA’s
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safesharpsdisposal.
Healthcare providers, relatives, and
other caregivers should follow this
Instructions for Use for removal and
throwing away (disposal) of needles
to prevent needlestick injury and
infection.
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