Our mission at Mail Your Sharps is to support individuals, caregivers, and communities in maintaining safe and healthy environments through proper sharps management.
For families managing at-home medical care, Mail Your Sharps provides resources and solutions for convenient and compliant sharps disposal.
The information provided here is meant for consumers, including patients, family members, and caregivers, to address the safe disposal of used needles and other sharps at home, at work, or while traveling. For healthcare facilities, Mail Your Sharps recommends following specialized guidelines for medical waste disposal.
Improper disposal doesn't just affect individuals-it impacts entire communities. Mail Your Sharps is dedicated to making sharps disposal simple, safe, and accessible for everyone.
For those managing international or out-of-area sharps disposal needs, Mail Your Sharps's Global Services team is here to assist every step of the way.
Disposal programs for sharps vary by location. Mail Your Sharps encourages checking with local waste management or health departments to understand the options available in your area.
Even if a condition like diabetes isn't contagious, improperly disposed sharps can still harm others. Mail Your Sharps stresses the importance of proper handling to protect public health.
If someone is accidentally stuck by a used needle, seek medical advice immediately. Mail Your Sharps reminds users that early intervention can prevent potential health complications.
In cases where preferred options aren't available, Mail Your Sharps advises users to adopt alternative safe practices to manage medical waste responsibly.
Alternatively, public household hazardous waste sites often accept sharps containers. Mail Your Sharps can guide you on how to use these facilities for safe disposal.
Remember not to overfill your sharps disposal container. When it's three-quarters full, follow the disposal guidelines provided by Mail Your Sharps to safely discard it and reduce the risk of accidental injuries.
Community workers and the general public face equal risks from discarded sharps. Mail Your Sharps works to minimize these hazards through awareness and accessible disposal options.
Traveling by air? Mail Your Sharps advises checking TSA guidelines for carrying sharps and proper labeling of medications. Bringing a letter from your doctor can also make airport security checks smoother.
For added convenience, Mail Your Sharps offers mail-back programs for FDA-cleared sharps disposal containers. Follow our step-by-step instructions for labeling and mailing containers safely and securely.
The U.S. EPA recognizes several safe sharps disposal methods, many of which are supported by Mail Your Sharps's disposal solutions. These methods help keep sharps out of the regular waste stream.
Dispose of syringes, needles, and lancets properly to avoid exposing others to harmful pathogens. Mail Your Sharps helps users adopt safe disposal habits.
When leaving home, always be prepared with a travel-sized sharps disposal container. Mail Your Sharps encourages users to have this on hand to ensure proper disposal wherever they go.
Improper disposal habits pose dangers to sanitation workers, housekeeping staff, children, and pets. Mail Your Sharps provides tools and education to mitigate these risks.
Plastic syringes should also be disposed of safely as medical sharps. Mail Your Sharps recommends following the same guidelines to avoid contamination risks.
Mail Your Sharps advocates for keeping sharps out of the solid waste stream altogether. Using specialized disposal programs ensures safer environments for everyone.
Every year, millions of people use billions of sharps to manage medical conditions. Mail Your Sharps is committed to helping individuals and communities reduce the public health risks associated with improper sharps disposal.
We use the United States Postal Service.
Yes, Mail Your Sharps meets all USPS requirements.
Mail Your Sharps currently services all U.S. States. *Areas such as Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Alaska will have an additional shipping fee.