Blade Disposal?

[HMan]

What do you all do with your blades when they become dull?

I don't want to just toss them in the trash for safety reasons. I can too easily imagine my wife compacting the trash can and getting a nasty cut.

I'm guessing wrap them in TP and toss or put them in a can or jar for future bulk disposal are common solutions?

 

[msgnyc]

Altoids Smalls cases. Once thats full I tape it closed and toss it out.

 

[GoldenRogue]

I just grabbed a blade bank from Fendrihan when I was buying my razor.

 

[bberg100]

Most anything solid to keep old blades in, I use a small jelly jar. When full, wrap it in duck tape and toss. Recycle centers are loathe to take them - injuries, blood borne pathogens, etc. A metal can could be sealed and maybe recycled.

 

[BSAGuy]

Return to the little box in which they came.

 

[alex2363]

Altoids Smalls cases. Once thats full I tape it closed and toss it out.

 

[Mugwhamp]

I use old Proraso containers, and tape it up securely and toss when full.

 

[MedicDave]

If you have the type of can opener that makes a horizontal cut through the the bead you can repurpose any empty can (after you've enjoyed your tomatoes, green beans, creamed corn etc). Wash the can, make a slot in the top, use a little JB Weld to reattach the can lid and fill it up. It's safe and recyclable.

If recycling isn't an issue just use an empty Rx bottle. Or even a large Tylenol or Advil bottle. Gatorade or Tea bottle with a wide opening work too as long as you don't have to worry about little ones getting to them.

 

[BigJoe]

Great ideas.

 

[tromboneliness]

 

[DCRIII]

I use this chrome skull coin bank for used blades. I probably won't ever fill it up.

 

[preidy]

Get a can of beef or chicken broth slit the top, empty contents, then rinse. You now have a sealed can (minus the slit) which is very secure. Does not take up much room in the bathroom cabinet, won't break or fall over very easy. When full a piece of tape seals the deal. I spray paint mine black and use a label maker to mark "Razor Blades" for asthetic purposes. It's also very secure if you have kids or grand kids around.

 

[LittleNicky]

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[HMan]

Thanks for all the replies folks! What the one above? Looks sharp (sic) and simple.

 

[Jonno7452]

I save mine up in a mint tin and then take it to my doctors surgery where they dispose of the blades for me [emoji1303]

 

[adamchur]

I've got a tips tin with a slot in the top that can only be opened with a tin opener.
When it's eventually full, I'll seal the slot with tape and put it in the recycling skip
It won't be for a very long time - after 18+ months the used blades are only 2 inches deep

 

[Demidog]

I bought a $2 blade bank with a picture of a blade on it. After it's full, I'll whack the opening with a hammer and toss it in the recycling.

 

[musicman1951]

This is my blade bank. I found it at the dollar store for, duh, $1. It's about 8" high and will take quite a few years to fill.

 

[Jonno7452]

That is ace musicman [emoji23][emoji23][emoji1303]

 

[tromboneliness]

Thanks for all the replies folks! What the one above? Looks sharp (sic) and simple.

I think most of the online shaving places (including B&B vendors) have something like it. I forgot where I got mine, but it was $2 and it looks different than the picture, but basically the same thing. I found that the base to mine is removable/replaceable so I just empty out the blades into a tin can when it gets full.

This is my blade bank. I found it at the dollar store for, duh, $1. It's about 8" high and will take quite a few years to fill.

I'm not sure I could handle cute at the time I shave in the morning.