Disposing of Astras

[PearlMikeJam]

I have just about exhausted my stash of old Derby blade cases. I now have a 100 pack of Astras on order and am trying to determine the best way to dispose of those blades since they do not have a plastic case. What does everyone else do? I historically have used the old cases to hold used blades. Now that I will not have a hard case, I am not sure of a safe way to dispose of the used blades.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Daiku]

There are lots of ideas. You can buy one of the Feather blade banks (they only cost a couple of bucks), or drain a soup can, cut a slot in the top, and use that. I use an old fish oil capsule bottle, but I don't have any little ones around to worry about. Soe guys even get a medical sharps container.

 

[bryan1980]

Here's the perfect solution!

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/54746-How-To-Make-A-Blade-Bank-For-Under-50-Cents…

 

[BIGFURM]

I use this: http://search.westcoastshaving.com/b/q?k=bank&search=GO&sn=161304780

 

[jtb]

I use this: http://search.westcoastshaving.com/b/q?k=bank&search=GO&sn=161304780

+1 on this. I toss one in when I make an order.

 

[jaredsmith83]

I use an old coffee can. Slice a hole in the top and voila.

 

[Fishin Phil]

I use my old empty pipe tobacco tins.

 

[chado006]

I emptied my can of Barbasol , cut a slit in the side, cut the little tube inside and bam! blade bank. Found the instructions here but can't find the thread now for some reason.

 

[zygalski]

Used jam jar.
Simple & free.

 

[rosskostron]

i just throw mine in the garbage

 

[genghishahn]

I'm using an Altoid tin with a slit cut into the lid. It's small and doesn't add too much clutter to my already crowded bathroom

 

[HoosierTrooper]

This gets asked several times a year. The last time it was asked I believe in 2012 can be seen HERE

 

[PearlMikeJam]

Thanks all for the replies. These are some great suggestions.

 

[Ski-Patroller]

West Coast Shaving has a used blade bank that cost about 50 cents. It can't be opened, and it small enough to fit in a drawer.

 

[tomcj2]

........but how do you dispose of a container full of several hundred discarded but still very sharp blades?

 

[OldGreyGuy]

........but how do you dispose of a container full of several hundred discarded but still very sharp blades?

Tape over the slot and put it in the recycling.

 

[seattleshaver]

I just noticed that the built-in medicine cabinet in my house has a slot in the back for disposing of blades. It feels odd just putting them into the wall but I think I've give it a try!

If I should decide to stop doing this I think I'll just use an old Altoids tin and just use it as is.

 

[Useless shaver]

There are lots of ideas. You can buy one of the Feather blade banks (they only cost a couple of bucks), or drain a soup can, cut a slot in the top, and use that. I use an old fish oil capsule bottle, but I don't have any little ones around to worry about. Soe guys even get a medical sharps container.

Yup. I bought a money tin (about 0.65 euros) because I'm lazy enough not to cut the slot...

 

[redrako]

I simply put them in an empty blade box until it's full and then firmly tape before placing in the trash. I don't put them in recycling as I think that there's more likelyhood that they would be touched by human hands.

 

[Toothpick]

just about anything can be used for disposal of used razor blades. I'd say just use your best judgment. maybe make something out of an old soup can or coffee can. I like the simple look of the WCS white blade bank.