I have a pecking order -- first I use them for fabric, next I use them for paper. After that, I put them in old holders and store them.
How do you safely dispose of the old blades?
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I have a pecking order -- first I use them for fabric, next I use them for paper. After that, I put them in old holders and store them.
How do you safely dispose of the old blades?
QuiltnLady1
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
I try to find two cans in my recycle bin ..one large one small . Put the blades in the large can, then insert the small can . Since they are metal they can be recycled.
Well this is a good idea. I've just been putting them in a plastic holder that 5 blades came in. I've written "used" on it w/ a Sharpie marker. When that holder is full, I guess I'll put them in the recycling, instead of throwing them in the garbage.Originally Posted by Lori S
After I use them for all I can get out of them (fabric ... paper .. etc) I put them in an old altoid tin. When that gets full I'm taking it among with other metals to recycling station. In some kind of container, they can go in recycling. I send more to recyclers than to trash/landfill .... finally!
Make it a scrappy happy day!
You can get them resharpened.
L.P. Sharp Co.
P.O. Box 526
Brainerd,MN 56401-5765
218-828-9116
tstevens@brainerd.net
www.houseofhanson.com/lpsharp.html
Linda
LP Sharp does not resharpen your blades and return them to you. They send you brand new replacement blades for really cheap (for instance 45mm Olfa for $3, no shipping charge). I do not know what they do with your dull blades but I do know they send you brand new replacements. I know because I have used them and have received my new replacement blades in their original unopened packages. I love using them because not only do I get replacement blades for a really good price but I am able to recycle the used ones instead of throwing them away.
OCD in the OC
I have been sending my old blades off to L.P. Sharp since 1992, great service and fast turn around time too. They used to resharpen your old blades when they first started the business and now you're getting brand new blades, either generic or Olfa; with a 5 blade minimum.
Much cheaper than buying them at the store.
That's what I do. I've used this service & have been VERY happy with them!
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I use the old Altoid can also...but I use a piece of duct tape written with "old blades"...tape extends over edge as an extra sealing option...I drop things alot, so...I don't want them spilling out.
Tink's Mom (My name is really Susie)
Before disposing of in your recyclables, check that it is permissable in your area.
It's a huge NO-NO here ... for the obvious safety reasons.
I keep rotary blades, machine needles, pins, etc. safely stored in my home and then take them to a sharps (needles) disposal.
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