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[quote=Anonymous]Your county should have specific instructions on sharps disposal on their website.

Here are instructions for DC"

Place needles, syringes, lancets and other contaminated sharps in any puncture-resistant, resealable, disposable household container (examples include an empty bleach bottle, laundry detergent bottle or metal coffee can). We recommend choosing a container that has a small opening so no one can stick his or her hand into it.
Using a RED marker, write on the container -- “BIOHAZARD—DO NOT RECYCLE.” The color Red is required to indicate a biohazard waste. Used needles and other contaminated sharps are NOT recyclable.
Do not recap, purposely bend, break or otherwise manipulate needles before inserting them into the disposal container.
Drop all parts into the container.
Once your container is full of used needles, fill the container with one part bleach solution and ten parts of water. Allow solution to soak for 20 minutes; this action will sterilize your used sharps. Then, pour the solution into the sink and seal the cap with tape before placing the disposal container into the garbage. Use heavy-duty tape (such as duct tape).
Dispose of the container in your regular trash but do NOT use glass or clear plastic containers.
Be sure to keep all containers with discarded sharps out of reach of children and pets.
We recommend you place any soiled bandages, disposable sheets and medical gloves separately in securely fastened plastic bags before placing them along with your other trash. Never share used needles.
Contact Email: 
dpw@dc.gov[/quote]

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