| [quote=poodlebone;468455]You should not be throwing lancets in the trash because there's a very real possibility of someone getting stuck. Many hospitals, drugstores and other health facilities have sharps containers for free or low cost. Different places have different laws about how to dispose of the container once it's full. Many of the places that gave it to you will also take it back. In some places once the container is filled & sealed (and clearly marked) it can be put in with regular trash.
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I would just like to point out that I do not dispose of the lancets haphazardly. I use an Ultra Touch Mini. The lancets have a protective lid that I ALWAYS put back on. I wrap the used stip in the alcohol wipe, put the CAPPED lancet in the package and roll it up tidily. Personally, I would rather not see bloody tissues, etc in the trash.
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