# How do you dispose of needles and other sharps

**URL:** <https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-dispose-of-needles-and-other-sharps/416>\
**Category:** Tips, Tech & Gear\
**Created:** [April 8, 2017, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-dispose-of-needles-and-other-sharps/416 "2017-04-08T21:29:19Z")\
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**Author:** ![John58](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/john58/32/147_2.png) [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2025, 3:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-dispose-of-needles-and-other-sharps/416/21 "2025-11-21T03:26:27Z")

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Hi @petesteve and welcome to FUD! I am a UNH grad, 1979. Back in the day it was pretty quiet in southern NH so I ended up moving to Seattle to find work. Ended up finding a lot more than that, stayed here and never looked back.

Anyway, glad you found us here on FUD. Stick around and add to the discussions as often as you can.

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**Author:** ![TomH](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/tomh/32/9063_2.png) [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2025, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-dispose-of-needles-and-other-sharps/416/22 "2025-11-21T13:45:39Z")

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@petesteve I’ve used a sharps container since starting insulin (red body, clear plastic top with sealable holes for depositing). I bought a larger one when on MDI, now use the smaller version (pumpers use fewer needles). I’ve built up a backlog of free containers by requesting them on cruises (no additional fee, though I’m sure we’ve actually paid for them by cruise fees). I just ask the stateroom attendant and they deliver one (I’m sure it will stop at some point!). I currently have one in use (being filled) with two more waiting for use. Here in VA, the rule is to use a sharps container, laundry soap bottle, or other strong sealable container, close them tightly, and deposit in normal trash (not re-cycle). If you’re in the US, check out [https://safeneedledisposal.org](https://safeneedledisposal.org) for guidance in your jurisdiction. BTW, welcome to @petesteve to FUD!

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**Author:** ![Michel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/michel/32/387_2.png) [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\
**Post date:** [November 22, 2025, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-you-dispose-of-needles-and-other-sharps/416/23 "2025-11-22T01:18:39Z")

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