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Sharps bins are necessary for people with diabetes who use sharp materials – putting used needles in household waste bins, or other general refuse bins – can result in injury to others. To ensure the bin is not dangerous to others, you should not remove the lid once it contains waste. Use a sharps bin to dispose of used needles or sharps. A sharps bin is a specially designed box with a lid that you can get on prescription (FP10 prescription form) from a GP or pharmacist. When full, the box may be collected for disposal by your local council. Used needles Many areas in England have needle and syringe programmes that provide free supplies of clean needles and advice on disposing of used needles safely. As sharps are classed as clinical waste, special arrangements need to be made for their disposal, which can vary from area to area.

Infections such as HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C can be carried on used needles, which can be passed on to other people if not properly disposed of. How do I obtain a sharps bin?Keep your sharps bin in a safe place so it's not a risk to other people and is out of the sight and reach of children. Disposing of your full sharps bin

A sharps bin is a container that can be filled with used medical needles and all categories of sharps waste, before being disposed of safely. Put needles or similar medical supplies into the sharps bin immediately after using them and do not try to take them out again. Only fill the bin to where it says "Do not fill above this line". Clippers are available for free on prescription if you're exempt from charges – for example, if you have diabetes. Using your sharps binUsed needles must not be bent or broken before disposal, and you must never try to recap a needle. Using a needle clipper You should not fill your sharps bin above the full line, nor force sharps into a full bin by trying to push them down further and risk hurting yourself. Sharps bins are available on prescription from your general practitioner (GP) or chemist. Using a sharps bin protects everyone involved in the disposal process and makes sure the waste is treated safely. How do I use a sharps bin? Upon using and disposing of these materials, it is your responsibility to ensure they are removed from your possession safely. What is a sharps bin? The needles stay inside the clipper once clipped, however, they cannot be used to remove lancet needles. Travelling with sharps