Follow your local public health or waste disposal regulations
Keep the sharps container closed and upright
Do not overfill the container
Seal the container when it reaches the fill line
Place the sealed container in an approved sharps disposal program or drop-off site
Use a pharmacy, hospital, clinic, or community collection location if available
Use a mail-back disposal service if permitted in your area
Never place loose sharps in household trash or recycling
Never open, empty, or reuse a sharps container
Label the container if required by local rules
Keep the container away from children and pets until disposal
Wash hands after handling the container
Follow special instructions for travel, home care, or medical waste pickup if applicable