Putting needles in the recycling bin is very dangerous to sanitation workers! Any needles used for medical or recreational purposes should not be thrown in your recycling bin EVER or thrown into your trash bin loose. Solution: Find a sharps collection program for medical waste to safely dispose of needles. Many SWANCC communities provide collection containers and collect full containers - check with your community, or search “Sharps” in SWANCC’s Reuse and Recycling Directory.
