Is it possible to recycle razors and/or blades? It seems like such a waste--especially for disposable razors. Could we utilize "Sharps" containers like hospitals for curbside?
2007-01-03 07:55:12 · 3 answers · asked by Erik 1 in Environment
It does seem like a waste but you can't safely recycle it. It really isn't a lot of metal. And handling is a hazard. Hospitals have "sharps" containers so that people taking out the trash won't cut themselves.
Have you ever been to a home in Japan or even Tokyo Airport? You don't have trash bins, only recycling bins for paper, plastic, cans, etc.
2007-01-03 08:42:46 · answer #1 · answered by i.holocene 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
razor blades are considered hazardous waste. The sharps containers at hospitals are not recycled. The best way to conserve would be to use a razor that you replace the blade.Then you would not need to recycle the plastic part.
2007-01-03 10:59:25 · answer #2 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use razor blades in my business so I have lots of them. I put them in a transparent jar and cap it than just send it of I would hope that the recycle center is smart enough to know what to do with them but I am also going to look for that razor sharpener. actually re-sharpened blades usually have a better edge than factory edges.
2016-05-22 23:29:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋