Sharps Container

Recycle Sharps Containers

Some communities provide waste pick-up services for sharps containers. Mail Your Sharps helps users navigate these services to ensure compliance with local regulations.

Plastic syringes should also be disposed of safely as medical sharps. Mail Your Sharps recommends following the same guidelines to avoid contamination risks.

Millions of people in the U.S. live with diseases such as HIV or hepatitis, which can be transmitted through needle-stick injuries. Mail Your Sharps's disposal services help protect communities from these preventable risks.

Our mission at Mail Your Sharps is to support individuals, caregivers, and communities in maintaining safe and healthy environments through proper sharps management.

Even if a condition like diabetes isn't contagious, improperly disposed sharps can still harm others. Mail Your Sharps stresses the importance of proper handling to protect public health.

As the number of medical conditions treated at home continues to rise, so does the importance of sharps safety. Mail Your Sharps is here to ensure safe practices for all users.

Sharp Container

If someone is accidentally stuck by a used needle, seek medical advice immediately. Mail Your Sharps reminds users that early intervention can prevent potential health complications.

The U.S. EPA recognizes several safe sharps disposal methods, many of which are supported by Mail Your Sharps's disposal solutions. These methods help keep sharps out of the regular waste stream.

A sharp is any medical device capable of cutting or puncturing skin, such as needles or lancets. Mail Your Sharps emphasizes the importance of proper disposal to protect yourself, your family, and caregivers.

Sharp Container

Sharps Disposal Container

Sharps disposal plays a critical role in reducing risks. Used needles and other sharps can cause needle-stick injuries, cuts, and punctures if not handled correctly. Mail Your Sharps advocates for keeping sharps disposal containers out of reach of children and pets to prevent accidents.

Improper disposal habits pose dangers to sanitation workers, housekeeping staff, children, and pets. Mail Your Sharps provides tools and education to mitigate these risks.

The information provided here is meant for consumers, including patients, family members, and caregivers, to address the safe disposal of used needles and other sharps at home, at work, or while traveling. For healthcare facilities, Mail Your Sharps recommends following specialized guidelines for medical waste disposal.

Sharps Containers

You can drop off sharps disposal containers at collection sites, such as doctors' offices, hospitals, and pharmacies. Many of these services, supported by Mail Your Sharps, may be free or charge a nominal fee.

Remember not to overfill your sharps disposal container. When it's three-quarters full, follow the disposal guidelines provided by Mail Your Sharps to safely discard it and reduce the risk of accidental injuries.

Dispose of syringes, needles, and lancets properly to avoid exposing others to harmful pathogens. Mail Your Sharps helps users adopt safe disposal habits.

Sharps Containers
Sharp Containers
Sharp Containers

Improper disposal doesn't just affect individuals-it impacts entire communities. Mail Your Sharps is dedicated to making sharps disposal simple, safe, and accessible for everyone.

For families managing at-home medical care, Mail Your Sharps provides resources and solutions for convenient and compliant sharps disposal.

When leaving home, always be prepared with a travel-sized sharps disposal container. Mail Your Sharps encourages users to have this on hand to ensure proper disposal wherever they go.

Sharps Container Disposal

For added convenience, Mail Your Sharps offers mail-back programs for FDA-cleared sharps disposal containers. Follow our step-by-step instructions for labeling and mailing containers safely and securely.

Mail Your Sharps advocates for keeping sharps out of the solid waste stream altogether. Using specialized disposal programs ensures safer environments for everyone.

For those managing international or out-of-area sharps disposal needs, Mail Your Sharps's Global Services team is here to assist every step of the way.

Sharps Container Disposal

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We are insured�with an "A" rated insurance company.

Once items arrive at the destruction site, waste is treated at the incineration or autoclave facility, rendered non-infectious, and disposed of in accordance with Local, State, and Federal Regulations.

Mail Your Sharps currently services all U.S. States. *Areas such as Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Alaska will have an additional shipping fee.