Needle disposal regulations are different for each state.

There are over 13.5 million in-home injection users in the United States. That amounts to over 7.8 billion needles every year that need to be properly disposed. Many of which are deposited unprotected into the household trash, putting individuals at risk for accidental needle sticks. Our look-up tool will help you get additional information regarding safe needle disposal in your local community.

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Surveys indicate that less than 5% of the more than 7.8 billon sharps devices sold in the United States annually are disposed of in some type of closed container. Of the remaining 95%, most are deposited unprotected into the household trash, putting individuals at risk for accidental needle sticks. Our look-up tool will help you get additional information regarding safe needle disposal in your local community.

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