Insulin syringes and lancets can be managed as regular garbage. They need to be discarded in appropriate containers, not thrown loosely into household garbage.
You may dispose of household sharps according to these guidelines:
Place sharps (needles, syringes, lancets) in puncture resistant containers preferably clear hard plastic such as empty soda or water bottles with a screw top. Commercial sharps containers are available at most pharmacies.
Do not overfill. Containers should be disposed of when half full.
Label container "Household Medical Waste" or "Home Sharps." Cap tightly and place in a household garbage container. Do not place with recyclables.
For more information, call the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Infectious Waste Management Program at 651-296-8621, visit www.pca.state.mn.us, or check with your local garbage hauler.
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