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Are sharps (needles, etc.) used for home medication considered regulated medical waste or hazardous waste?

April 26, 2017hazardous Home medical medication needles regulated Sharps Used waste

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Are sharps (needles, etc.) used for home medication considered regulated medical waste or hazardous waste?

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Household sharps are not considered to be regulated medical waste, but must be disposed of properly. Sharps can be brought to the nearest hospital or health care center. These facilities will have a person on staff that will direct you to the facilities disposal site.