Best Way to Get Rid of Used Needles and Other Sharps

Provided By: The U.S. Food & Drug Administration The FDA recommends a two-step process for properly disposing of used needles and other sharps. Step 1: Place all needles and other sharps in a sharps disposal container immediately after they have been used. This will reduce the risk of needle sticks, cuts, and punctures from loose sharps. Sharps disposal containers should …