syrinjes disposal

[leunamme]

When i first started Tx my doc gave me a Bio hazard container to dispose of the syringes and then said "when it's full just return it to our office"  now 20 (long) weeks  later the container is full so i called in to see when i could drop it off and then the nurse told me that the new policy goes as follow: just tape the container securely and put it in you  househod trash !!!I just don't know if she heard me right but before I do anything like dumping hazardous medical waste in the regular garbage I thought I ask you guys what have you been told by your medical offices/doctors.

[N.O.]

I was also on treatment meds for HCV but used a sharps Bio-Hazardous container and disposed of it at my Dr's office or Hospital.

Laws or fines were not and issue for me.

Being responsible and not spreading this epidemic to others was my primary concern.

I would not want anyone to go through the horrors of what I have been through with HCV reach ESLD and almost die waiting for a liver transplant.

My conscience wouldn't let me carelessly dispose of any of my contaminated items for fear of spreading this epidemic to others.

Would you want your child or loved one to become infected with HCV because of someone throwing there contaminated waste in the trash.

The safe handling and disposal of contaminated items especially sharps from patients with bloodborne infectious diseases like HCV is a major problem and adding to the spread of this epidemic.

Patients and the general public are not adequately informed by the health care professionals about the risks involved and safe handling of infectious items.

Sharing of household items and sharps - razors, toothbrushes... or accidentally injury by contaminated sharps also poses a risk of contracting HCV and other bloodborne infectious diseases.

[sunshine886]

hello,i am henry,come from China,we have disposable syringe,infusion set,transfusion set ect,welcome to China.
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[Lynno711]

\My container was also full, I returned it to the Clinic and they gave me a new one.

I would NEVER dispose of it in regular trash.

Perhaps there was some kind of misunderstanding.