Seal it with heavy-duty tape to be extra safe. Disposal There are different options for getting rid of the container of sharps. Some cities and towns have more options than others. Ask your diabetes educator or local American Diabetes Association chapter about sharps disposal programs. Call your local public works department or solid waste manager.
Some communities have special household medical waste collection or drop-off days.
Call your local health department and ask for the health educator. Ask about special household medical waste disposal programs. Call the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and ask for a list of licensed medical waste transporters who provide collection service to your area. New York State law allows disposal of household sharps, along with household trash. Local laws, however, may prohibit this.