+ Where do you dispose of used needles

Used needles should always be discarded in compliant needle disposal (or sharps) containers. This is due to, improperly discarded needles being a danger to you and your community. If someone is accidentally injured by a needle, they may contract diseases that sometimes prove deadly. You can purchase compliant needle disposal boxes here. (insert link) We make reliable, durable and efficient secure sharps boxes that keep you safe.

+ How do you dispose of a sharps bin?

You can dispose of needle disposal containers or sharp bins at your local collection sites. These include sites such as:

  • Hospitals
  • Doctor offices
  • Pharmacies
  • Veterinary clinics
  • Dental offices
  • And other medical facilities.

These sites schedule medical waste disposal services that are safe, ethical and government regulated.

+ I found a loose needle, what do I do?

If you find a needle that’s been improperly discarded on the street, in an Ontario Park or recreational area, you should call 311 and your city will assist you. Make sure you do NOT touch or try to remove the needle yourself as that is incredibly dangerous. If you find a needle on school property, please call the custodial staff to assist you. The school board has the responsibility to coordinate and collect all needle containers from their schools.

+ Where can I drop off a needle disposal container (sharps container) ?

You can drop off sharps containers at places that get regular medical waste disposal services. These sites can include:

  • Hospitals
  • Doctor Offices
  • Pharmacies
  • Dental Clinics
  • Veterinary Clinics
  • And more. These sites hire professional needle disposal services such as ECS Cares to help discard their needle containers in a professional and safe way. Please make sure you do not discard needles into the garbage or toilet as that is very dangerous to your community and environment.

+ Can pharmacies accept sharps containers?

YES! When your needle disposal container is full of used injectables, you can drop it off at local pharmacy. It is the pharmacy’s responsibility to safely store the sharps containers and schedule a waste disposal service. ECS Cares offers waste disposal services to places like pharmacies and other local medical sites. Book a service with us today !

+ How do you dispose of used syringes?

It is important to safely dispose of syringes by placing them into a compliant needle disposal container (sharps container). When the container becomes full, bring the container to a local pharmacy or medical facility to safely store the container until a medical waste disposal service picks it up. We sell compliant needle disposal containers that are safe, secure, and durable. You can purchase one here.

+ How do you dispose of diabetic needles?

You dispose of diabetic needles by placing them securely into a compliant needle container. Once the container is full, you can drop them off at your local collection sites, which include: pharmacies, hospitals, doctor’s offices, dental clinics, health department, fire stations and more. The charge of the service fee is dependent on the individual collection site.

+ Can you throw a sharps container in the garbage?

NO, it is neither ethical or legal to throw a full sharps container in the garbage as the contents inside are dangerous to the community. Sharps containers contain medical waste that can put people at risk of injury and diseases. The solution is to bring your sharps container to a collection site that receives medical waste services on a regular basis.

+How do you dispose of needles at home?

In order to safely dispose of needles at home, you must use a compliant needle container that is secure, durable and reliable. These containers will ensure that other members of the community are not exposed to used needles. Once the container is full, you must bring it to a local collection site that has medical waste services on a regular basis.

+ Where should sharps containers (needle containers) be located?

Sharps containers should be in an accessible area where employees can immediately access them once a needle has been used. They should be found in patient care areas so that the nurse or doctor administering the needle can quickly discard them in a safe manner. If in a correctional facility or safe injection site, the needle disposal or sharps container should be located in a place that can be immediately accessed by everyone. A good place to have it is at the front desk by security.

+ How do you dispose of dental sharps?

You should dispose of dental sharps in a sharps container and should never throw them out into the garbage. If discarded in the trash, dental sharps can accidentally prick an employee who is throwing out the garbage, which may lead to horrible consequences. A sharps container should be located in each patient’s room so that the dentist or dental hygienist can have easy access to it. When the sharps container becomes full, every dental office is legally required to schedule regular medical waste disposal services to ensure that the waste is properly discarded so no harm comes to them or their patients.

+ What should veterinary clients do with used sharps?

The best advice is to use a compliant sharps container to ensure that no one is exposed to the needles after they have been used, including your animals. We offer sharps containers of various sizes from small travel sized containers to larger containers that can be mounted on your walls. Once your sharps container is full, you should bring it to your local collections site. These are often medical facilities that are legally obligated to schedule regular waste disposal services.

+ What goes in a sharps container?

You can place:

  • Needles
  • Scalpels
  • Syringes
  • Broken Glass
  • Exposed Dental Wires and endodontic files
  • Diabetic Lancets and insulin needles
  • IV Catheters Make sure you have a compliant sharps container that is puncture proof and safe for use. Our Secure Sharps line has a variety of different types of sharps containers that are made with the best quality design to ensure your safety.

+ How do you dispose of used insulin syringes?

Insulin needles should be disposed of using a compliant sharps container. This will ensure that no one will get injured by your used needle. Once your secure sharps container is full you can bring it to a safe collection site such as a pharmacy. Pharmacies and other medical facilities are obligated to schedule regular medical waste disposal services.

+ Where can I drop off a needle disposal container (sharps container) ?

You can drop off sharps containers at places that get regular medical waste disposal services. These sites can include:

  • Hospitals
  • Doctor Offices
  • Pharmacies
  • Dental Clinics
  • Veterinary Clinics
  • And more. These sites hire professional needle disposal services such as ECS Cares to help discard their needle containers in a professional and safe way. Please make sure you do not discard needles into the garbage or toilet as that is very dangerous to your community and environment.

+Do sharps containers need to be mounted?

If a sharps container is larger than travel size, it should be mounted within arm’s reach and at eyelevel. This is to ensure that anyone who needs to dispose of a needle will have easy and immediate access to the container.

+ Why is it important to dispose of sharps correctly?

It is crucial to dispose of sharps correctly because used needles are very dangerous to people, animals and the environment. If a needle has been discarded improperly, they can spread infections, diseases and cause other severe health conditions.

+ How do you handle a sharps container?

  • Keep needles inside their syringes or other devices when discarding them. Do not remove the needle as it can easily prick you.
  • Do not recap your needles prior to discarding them as this can easily lead to injury.
  • Immediately discard your needles into a secure sharps container after they have been used. Do not leave any loose needles unattended.
  • Make sure there are no needles protruding from your sharps container and that they are securely placed inside.
  • Once the sharps container is full, bring it to a local collection site such as a: pharmacy, doctor’s office, dental office etc. These collection sites have regular medical waste disposal services, and will be able to safely discard of the container.