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West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

Bureau for Public Health Office of Environmental Health Services. West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. Infectious Medical Waste Program Presents:. Disposal of Household Infectious Waste. Proper Disposal of Sharps. The responsible disposal of syringes and

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West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

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  1. Bureau for Public HealthOffice of Environmental Health Services West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Infectious Medical Waste Program Presents:

  2. Disposal of Household Infectious Waste Proper Disposal of Sharps

  3. The responsible disposal of syringes and sharps is your part in protecting the public and the environment. You can help prevent injury, illness and pollution by following some simple steps when you dispose of the sharp objects and contaminated materials you use in administering health care in your home.

  4. IN A HARD PLASTIC OR METAL CONTAINER WITH A SCREW ON OR TIGHTLY FITTING LID You Should Place NEEDLES SYRINGES LANCETS, AND OTHER SHARP OBJECTS To Properly Manage Your Sharps

  5. Examples of Suitable Containers for Sharps Disposal • A Coffee Can • The plastic lid must be securely fastened with heavy-duty packing tape • A Liquid Laundry Detergent Container • A Plastic Pop Bottle

  6. Collecting Your Sharps • USE THE CONTAINER TO STORE ALL SHARPS UNTIL IT IS FILLED HALF-WAY, THEN FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE NEXT PAGES. • BE SURE TO STORE YOUR COLLECTION CONTAINER AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND ANIMALS

  7. Packaging Your Sharps Container for Disposal • SHARPS MUST BE DISINFECTED PRIOR TO BEING PLACED INTO THE GARBAGE. • MIX: 1 TABLESPOON OF BLEACH, and 1 PINT OF WATER (16 ozs.) • POUR MIXTURE INTO CONTAINER AND SEAL

  8. Label the Container Before Disposing • USING A PERMANENT MARKER, WRITE THE FOLLOWING ON THE CONTAINER: TREATED SHARPS, NOT RECYCLEABLE

  9. Disposing Your Disinfected and Labeled Container • PLACE THE CONTAINER IN A GARBAGE BAG AND TAPE OR TIE THE OPEN END. • PLACE THIS GARBAGE BAG INTO YOUR REGULAR GARBAGE.

  10. Questions • If You Have Any Questions Or Concerns About Disposing Your Household Sharps, Please Contact Us: Infectious Medical Waste Program Office Of Environmental Health Services 1 Davis Square, Suite 200 Charleston, WV 25301-1798 (304) 558-6783 or (304) 558-6725 Email: dthornton@wvdhhr.org

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