Disposal of Sharps Using Puncture Resistant Containers

 Please dispose of the following in a puncture resistant container:

1) Sharps - scalpels, blades

2) Needles, syringes, butterflies. Do not recap needle tips.

3) Glassware - pipettes, slides, including broken glass

4) Disposable instruments

Do not dispose of the above items in the trash! After disposal, please wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

 

Last updated: March 10, 2005.