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Public needle disposal

Q&A: How to properly dispose of medical sharps

With the rise of self-injection medications and people injecting them not only at home, but of course also in public restrooms, comes the question: Where do the used needles go? Waste Management World spoke to Cory White, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Stericycle, about the dangers of improperly disposing of medical sharps and the solutions available.

Aug 29, 2024
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