I put the old blade in the case the new blade was in and throw it in the trash.

Rotary cutter blades ARE NOT BIODEGRADABLE! They will help clog the landfills. Like anything else metal, they shold be recycled in places that accept metal. I plan to give mine to a company that buys metal...but I do not expect to get cash for them. We need to become good stewards of the items we use and care for the earth so it will be a good place for future generations. We need to think twice before we put things in the garbage bag. No metal parts from old refrigerators, or oven racks or cookware. At this point in time we need to stop and ask ourselves if the things we are throwing away are bad for the environment. Many communities have special dates set to collect old appliances and computers and other electronic equipment. If am item will not rot or break down over years of being buried in the earth, it should not be sent to the landfills. HELP SAVE OUR PLANET for future generations.

June in Cincinnati

I havent thrown a blade away since I bought my electric sharpener. Paid for itself.

Tru-cut electric sharpener is great. No more wasted blades for us!

would you tell us which one you bought? I have looked at several and read reviews and don't know which one to get. thanks.

My DH just sharpened one of my rotary blades a month ago and I am still using it, Breaks my heart to think of all the blades I disposed of in the original case they came in.

wrapped in duct tape is a good idea, I usually try to put them in a old blade container and get rid of them that way

Yes, I'm curious also.

I use an old prescription bottle that has a pop top. It's the perfect size to drop the blades in with no wiggle room. Haven't filled it up yet but taking it to the doctor's office for them to put in their sharps container sounds like a good idea.

my DD and I send them to L.P. Sharpe to have them replaced or re-sharpened...he will do either. he needs a minimum of 10 but between DD and I we can come with that usually in a year.