Sharps container
FDA-approved disposal vessel for used needles. Don't put loose needles in trash.
A sharps container is a puncture-proof, leak-resistant plastic container for used needles. Tossing loose syringes in your kitchen trash is a biohazard for sanitation workers — and illegal in most states. A 1-quart sharps container costs $5-10 on Amazon and lasts months. When full, most pharmacies accept them for disposal, or you can mail them back via FDA-approved mail-in services.
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