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How do you dispose the rotary cutter blades?

Old 07-19-2011, 01:20 PM
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Several years ago I saw something mentioned on another forum about sending the used blades to a non-profit that worked with those with disablities, they were using the blades to cut leather so they didn't need to be as sharp as for fabric. Has anyone heard of doing this?
I saved one of the plastic covers that comes with Olfa blades and have put several blades in there. Would prefer giving them away than putting them in the trash and someone get hurt.
Any suggestions? Chris
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Old 07-19-2011, 01:21 PM
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I just wrap them in some paper and put in the trash. Don't know how someone could get hurt...they go into the landfill.
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Old 07-19-2011, 01:25 PM
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I keep an empty (washed) tuna can on the shelf for mine, then throw them away when it's full. Would be very interested if there's a useful alternative.
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Old 07-19-2011, 02:31 PM
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i use an old coffee can with a slit in the lid, all used blades and needles go in it. when it's full, I tape the lid on and dispose in the recycle bin.
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Old 07-19-2011, 02:47 PM
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I use mine for my paper cutter
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Old 07-19-2011, 02:53 PM
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Send them away to be resharpened.
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Old 07-19-2011, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by quilter41
Send them away to be resharpened.
To where?

How much?

Are they "as good as new" when you get them back?
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Old 07-19-2011, 02:56 PM
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I put them in the plastic container they come in,,,,,, when its full, I tape it shut and put in the trash
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Old 07-19-2011, 03:25 PM
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I wrap mine in a piece of paper then wrap the paper heavily in packing tape. Then I throw it in the trash.
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Old 07-19-2011, 03:27 PM
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I save them til I cannot stand them anymore then throw them away wrapped in scrap fabric.
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