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Keep Sharps Out of Recycling and Waste Carts

Here’ s Why

Sharps, needles, and syringes in your waste or recycling carts pose a serious safety hazard for workers. When collected or processed at facilities, used sharps can spread infections that cause serious health conditions. illcreek

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Safe Sharps Disposal
Safe sharps disposal is important. Safely dispose of your sharps in the following ways:
• Scan for information about WM’ s MedWaste Tracker ® for safe and convenient management of your sharps from your home.
• Check your local City or County websites for sharps disposal locations.
• Visit the Environmental Protection Agency’ s website- www. epa. gov- search for Safe Needle Disposal.
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• Visit the U. S. Food & Drug Administration’ s website- htt ps:// www. fda. gov- search for Sharps.
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