Sharps Disposal

Sharps include razor blades or other cutting blades, broken glass, glass slides, needles or other items that can easily puncture the skin. In order to prevent injury to those who must handle the general trash coming from offices, labs and shops:

• Do not place directly into trash receptacles with other general trash or in paper recycling receptacles.
• Place in a puncture-resistant container, such as rigid plastic or corrugated cardboard.
• Seal the container before placing in regular trash.
• NOTE: If labs opt to use commercially available Medical or Biohazardous sharps containers, these container must be disposed of in medical waste boxes.

Broken Glass Boxes

For groups that routinely generate sharps waste, Building Services provides "broken glass" boxes for this purpose. These boxes will be removed and replaced as necessary by custodial staff. To obtain these boxes, contact Al King in Building Services at 258-1778.

For more information, contact Don Robasser at 258-6256.