Needles,syringes

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Place used needles and syringes in a coffee can with a lid or a plastic bottle with a top. When full, tape lid/top shut and label as "needles" and discard in your trash. Do not place can or bottle in with your recyclables container.

You can check with local hospitals to see if they have programs to collect used needles and syringes. There is also the Sharps Disposal by Mail System, a container system, government approved return by mail system. http://www.sharpsinc.com or call 1-800-772-5657

Check with your local pharmacists to see if they have information on the BLUE NEEDLE BOX PROGRAM.

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