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You may be able to return your sharps bin to your GP surgery or chemist, with some free collection services run.

A needle clipper can be used to snap off a needle or the sharpest part of a syringe. They are available on prescription and free for people with diabetes.If you have diabetes, you can ask your local council to collect your sharps bin, although some may charge a fee for providing this service. Using a needle clipper

Clippers are available for free on prescription if you're exempt from charges – for example, if you have diabetes. Using your sharps bin Keep your sharps bin in a safe place so it's not a risk to other people and is out of the sight and reach of children. Disposing of your full sharps bin a severe allergy for which you may need to inject adrenaline (epinephrine) from a preloaded syringe or injection pen

How do I replace my sharps bin?

If you use needles to inject medicine, it's your responsibility to dispose of them safely. For example, if you have:

You should not fill your sharps bin above the full line, nor force sharps into a full bin by trying to push them down further and risk hurting yourself. You should store your sharps bin in a safe place inside your home and keep all sharps out of reach of children at all times. You can use a clipper to snap off a needle or the sharp part of a syringe. The needle stays inside the clipper.Sharps bins are necessary for people with diabetes who use sharp materials – putting used needles in household waste bins, or other general refuse bins – can result in injury to others. As sharps are classed as clinical waste, special arrangements need to be made for their disposal, which can vary from area to area. A sharps bin is a container that can be filled with used medical needles and all categories of sharps waste, before being disposed of safely. The needles stay inside the clipper once clipped, however, they cannot be used to remove lancet needles. Travelling with sharps

Once your bin is ready to be removed, it must be stored securely as you await collection and the arrival of your new bin. How do I replace my sharps bin? Put needles or similar medical supplies into the sharps bin immediately after using them and do not try to take them out again. Only fill the bin to where it says "Do not fill above this line".If you have a medical condition, such as diabetes, and use needles at home, your local council may be responsible for collecting your full sharps bin. Used needles must not be bent or broken before disposal, and you must never try to recap a needle. Using a needle clipper Upon using and disposing of these materials, it is your responsibility to ensure they are removed from your possession safely. What is a sharps bin? Once you have placed a sharp object into your sharps bin, you should not try and take it out again as you may receive an injury. Sharps should be placed into the bin one at a time, and in one piece. They should not be bent, broken or dismantled before being put in. Reusing a needle to inject illegal drugs carries a high risk of catching a serious blood-borne infection. To avoid the risk of an infection, needles should never be reused or shared.