Infectious Waste
Hypodermic needles and syringes must be handled this way:
- Avoid recapping needles.
- Place used needle directly in a puncture resistant container, such as:
- A plastic detergent bottle;
- An empty bleach bottle;
- Any heavy duty plastic container;
- Tightly seal the container;
- Place in household trash.
- Never use a glass container for a needle disposal.