there may be special state and local laws for disposal of used needles and syringes. your health care provider should provide you with instructions on how to properly dispose of your used syringes and needles. always follow those instructions. the instructions below should be used as a general guide for proper disposal. the needles and syringes should never be reused. place all used needles and syringes in a puncture-proof disposable container that is available through your pharmacy or health care provider. you may also use a hard plastic container with a screw-on cap (like a laundry detergent container). do not use glass or clear plastic containers for disposal of needles and syringes. the container should be clearly labeled "used syringes and needles. " when the container is about two-thirds full tighten the lid. tape the cap or lid to make sure it does not come off. dispose of the container as instructed by your health care provider. do not throw the container in your household trash. do not recycle. always keep the container out of reach of children.
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