According to the SafeNeedleDisposal.org, Americans discard 7.8 billion needles every year. But unfortunately, the majority of self-injectors are still disposing of sharps in the municipal solid waste stream, placing environmental service workers and the general public at risk for needle stick injuries and infections from accidental exposure to used syringes. Photos courtesy of Getty Images
Medical sharps & safe disposal options
If you're among the millions of people in the United States who suffer from a chronic illness, you may use "sharps" to manage your medical condition at home or on the go.