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Posted on: September 3, 2015

[ARCHIVED] Needles are Dangerous and NOT Recyclable

Dear Burlington County Recyclers: We are finding insulin needles and epi-pens on the recycling sort lines!
PLEASE PROTECT OUR WORKERS – KEEP NEEDLES OUT OF RECYCLING

Safe Syringe Disposal Program –
Lourdes Medical Center (Willingboro) 609-835-2900
Virtua Hospital (Mt. Holly) 609-267-0700
Will provide syringe disposal containers for a one-time fee of $10
Otherwise –
1. Put needle in a sturdy plastic container
2. Put a warning label on container “Used Syringes”
3. Seal bottle tightly with cap and duct tape
4. Put in household trash – DO NOT RECYCLE

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