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Old 12-04-2019, 08:04 AM
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Where or how do you dispose of old rotary blades? I have them in a plastic container, but do not know where to throw them.
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Old 12-04-2019, 08:26 AM
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I put the container in the trash.
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Old 12-04-2019, 08:37 AM
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me too, snap the container closed and toss. just don't put them into the trash without being in something.
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Old 12-04-2019, 09:18 AM
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Martelli sells a blade tin for a few bucks. I use that to store my dull blades in, then when it’s full, I toss it tin and all.
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Old 12-04-2019, 09:30 AM
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If you don't have a container you can wrap it in duct tape and then dispose in your trash.
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Old 12-04-2019, 09:32 AM
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Some pharmacies will let you put them in their sharps disposal if they are in a secure container.

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Ice Breakers - Breath Savers - little plastic containers - they have a flap type lid. I put the blades, needles, bent pins anything sharp in them - when it is full tape it shut toss it in the garbage. Works great.
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I wrap mine in heavy tape and throw away.
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I have a large pill bottle that they fit in perfectly. When full,(which takes a long time for me) throw the whole thing in the trash.
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I take mine ( in a container) to our local hardware store, the sharpen them and use them, one hardware I know of sells them as used blades to carpet layers at discount prices. There are many ( trade people) who would appreciate your used blades. Small, local companies, tradesmen are always looking for ways to save a little money. I haven’t thrown my blades away in 15 years
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