Destroying DE blades

Learned this from my grandfather:
“ Always destroy the used blade, before you discard it . “

Seems like too much work. I just put the used blade in the blade bank.

Seems like too much work. I just put the used blade in the blade bank.

Agreed.  Besides, those small pieces have the potential to be much more dangerous than a blade that is safely disposed of in a blade bank.

Well hmm.  I can see a potential for a nice ole cut, if I made a habit of this. He sure got it down into small bits of pieces.

Just fold/break them in half while in the paper and toss in the trash, or get a blade bank. Problem is few recyclers will take them as they are contaminated such as used needles.

Just fold/break them in half while in the paper and toss in the trash, or get a blade bank. Problem is few recyclers will take them as they are contaminated such as used needles.

Tossing used blades in the trash is not a good idea. Over time, the paper wrapper will disintegrate and you will have an exposed edge. Used razor blades are considered sharps, just like needles. Thus, an approved sharps container is the most suitable spot for them. When the container is 3/4 full, seal the container securely and dispose of it in a manner dictated by government regulation in your locality. Do not attempt to recycle the steel as this is inappropriate for medical waste.

Just fold/break them in half while in the paper and toss in the trash, or get a blade bank. Problem is few recyclers will take them as they are contaminated such as used needles.

Tossing used blades in the trash is not a good idea. Over time, the paper wrapper will disintegrate and you will have an exposed edge. Used razor blades are considered sharps, just like needles. Thus, an approved sharps container is the most suitable spot for them. When the container is 3/4 full, seal the container securely and dispose of it in a manner dictated by government regulation in your locality. Do not attempt to recycle the steel as this is inappropriate for medical waste.

I guess you won't be rummaging through my garbage then.

Just fold/break them in half while in the paper and toss in the trash, or get a blade bank. Problem is few recyclers will take them as they are contaminated such as used needles.

Tossing used blades in the trash is not a good idea. Over time, the paper wrapper will disintegrate and you will have an exposed edge. Used razor blades are considered sharps, just like needles. Thus, an approved sharps container is the most suitable spot for them. When the container is 3/4 full, seal the container securely and dispose of it in a manner dictated by government regulation in your locality. Do not attempt to recycle the steel as this is inappropriate for medical waste.

I guess you won't be rummaging through my garbage then.

Please send me you name and address so I can notify your local law enforcement that you are breaking the law and endangering the lives of others.

I just stuff mine in old pill bottles..once full, I'll take them to my doctor's office and dump them in his bin.

This is just an observation but one never hears of anyone taking a multi-blade cartridge to a sharps disposal place yet they are just as sharp (X3-5 blades per cartridge) and just as contaminated.  On top of that, they have plastic that won't break down.  It seems to me that putting used blades in a sealed metal blade bank and then wrapping the blade bank well in masking tape would be safer in a landfill than all of those used Mach-3, Fusion, and Hydro cartridges.  I do realize that there are local ordinances which is why this is just an observation.  Perhaps many local ordinances do include cartridges in their proper disposal requirements.