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How do you dispose of the pens and needles?

6 replies

Ifonlyiweretaller · 28/12/2025 21:36

I’m aware you’re not meant to put them in the general waste bin, so how does everyone get rid of them ?

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averychoc · 28/12/2025 21:43

Sharps bin for the needle- pen goes in general

Raisondeetre · 28/12/2025 21:44

What do you do with the sharps bin once it's full?

SilenceInside · 28/12/2025 21:52

Your prescriber should have sent you a sharps bin for the needles. If not you can get them for a few pounds from online pharmacies. Disposing of the sharps bin can depend on where you are, some local councils will collect them, and you should be able to find out more on your local council website.

WeAllHaveWings · 28/12/2025 22:05

Needles in sharps bin - I put in just needles/inner caps, no bulkier needle outer caps so sharps bin lasts ages as it is difficult to dispose of.

Everything else general or recycling as appropriate.

PearlTeapot · 28/12/2025 22:10

My pharmacy takes full sharps bin and have given me a replacement in its place. The pens I put in the general bin.

IsItSnowing · 29/12/2025 08:08

My council collects them and leaves a replacement. The replacement is big and will last me years lol

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