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    Old 05-28-2012, 09:38 AM
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    I keep the plastic containers that the blades come in, I fill it up with used blades and when full, carefully tape it closed and toss it in the trash.
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    Old 05-28-2012, 10:36 AM
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    I use the blade sharpener and it works great. Really helps extend the life of the blade! One side is for sharpening and one side is for knicks!
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    Old 05-28-2012, 10:51 AM
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    Originally Posted by MiaA
    I keep the plastic containers that the blades come in, I fill it up with used blades and when full, carefully tape it closed and toss it in the trash.
    This is what I do. In the mean time, if I need to cut some paper or vinyl flooring or something else, I use one of my old blades to do that kind of work.
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    Old 05-28-2012, 11:48 AM
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    I also use the duct tape method - never occurred to me to try to recycle or sharpen them...
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    Old 05-28-2012, 11:50 AM
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    I put mine back in the plastic "case" they come in and wrap duct tape or other tape around that and then put in with garbage. I am always afraid though that somehow it might not be safe enough.
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    Old 05-28-2012, 11:54 AM
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    I am a nurse, so I take them to work and toss them in the sharps disposal container. Maybe a pharmacy would let you put the blades in their container.
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    Old 05-28-2012, 12:12 PM
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    I put mine in a small sour cream container with a slit cut in the top to drop rotary blades , bent straight pins, and dull needles. When full I put the container in the recycle bin with tape across slit and warning written on lid of contents. I have used the rotary blade sharper with success.
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    Old 05-28-2012, 12:17 PM
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    i used to replace my old blades in the plastic container they came in- tape it all over with duct tape-and put them in the trash- then i found out that our hardware store would take them ( as part of their recycling program- along with batteries and a few other things that are hard to get rid of.) so now i place them in a tin-with a lid and when i am heading to the hardware for something i take them along- i don't know what they do with them- and don't care-even if they sharpen them & sell them- it's ok with me- i don't have to worry about disposal- or anyone getting hurt.
    as for the sharpeners- i've had one for a number of years- to me it was more dangerous than changing them tends to be- i hate it- for me it is worth it to buy new ones- and one of those items i always add to my Christmas list- hubby usually buys me a couple of each size for stocking stuffers.
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    Old 05-28-2012, 12:20 PM
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    LPSHARP.COM accepts used blades and offers sharp like blades for a reduced price. I have a stack of blades ready to go out in the mail to them. They also offer blades for purchase without sending in old blades.

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    Old 05-28-2012, 12:32 PM
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    Thanks, I'm going to try LPSharp. Those blades cost a fortune and other than on sale, the manufacturers have their way about the price they charge.
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