Sharps box disposal? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Sid74 · 02-05-2013, 09:21 AM

Hi,

I have recently started having daily injections. We will be at WDW for 3 weeks, and I think that I'll need to dispose of my used needles before getting on the plane for the return flight to the UK.

I was wondering if there is any way of disposing of a sharps container at, or around WDW? Is there a charge for this?

Thanks for any help, this is all very new to me.

Michigan · 02-05-2013, 10:02 AM

You can leave it at the fire stations on Disney property. There is no charge.

Cheshire Figment · 02-05-2013, 10:29 AM

If you are staying at a Disney Resort, Mousekeeping will provide you with one at no charge and will dispose of it properly when you depart.

ttintagel · 02-05-2013, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheshire Figment

If you are staying at a Disney Resort, Mousekeeping will provide you with one at no charge and will dispose of it properly when you depart.

I'll never forget my disappointment when I asked for one at the resort and it was just a plain old sharps container like the ones I use at home! I was expecting one with mouse ears or a crown or something!

Sid74 · 02-05-2013, 12:41 PM

Michigan and Cheshire Figment thank you very much for the fast replies.

That's one less thing I need to worry about.

ttintagel your reply made me laugh. Oh well, at least now I don't have to look for Hidden Mickeys on it.

Tiggerish · 02-05-2013, 12:49 PM

Housekeeping will bring a sharps container and you just leave it in the room when you check out.

However, I no longer use a sharps cntainer as I have purchased a needle clipper - you just stick the needle in the little hole and push down. The needles stays sealed inside the body of clipper and you throw the barrel portion into the trash. It is supposed to hold 1500 clipped needles. When it is full, I was told, just wrap it in duct tape and put it in the regular garbage. I have to say, I like it.

I got my from a pharmacy for about $8 but they sell them on Amazon.

LockShockBarrel · 02-05-2013, 11:36 PM

Sharps disposal containers have also started appearing in the restrooms in the parks. I'm not sure all of them have it though, but if you needed to inject in the park you might run across one of these you wouldn't need to carry around the needle all day (then again you could always go to First Aid to get rid of it too...)

02-05-2013, 09:21 AM	#1
Sid74 Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 475	Sharps box disposal? Hi, I have recently started having daily injections. We will be at WDW for 3 weeks, and I think that I'll need to dispose of my used needles before getting on the plane for the return flight to the UK. I was wondering if there is any way of disposing of a sharps container at, or around WDW? Is there a charge for this? Thanks for any help, this is all very new to me. __________________ Last edited by Sid74; 02-05-2013 at 09:22 AM. Reason: clarity

02-05-2013, 10:02 AM	#2
Michigan Mom of the Rolling Crew Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Westland, MI in the summer Clermont, FL in the Winter Posts: 1,809	You can leave it at the fire stations on Disney property. There is no charge. __________________ Snowbird living the dream 8 miles from Disney Oct-April

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Cheshire Figment Friend of Figment Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Poinciana, FL (20 miles to WDW) Posts: 36,859	If you are staying at a Disney Resort, Mousekeeping will provide you with one at no charge and will dispose of it properly when you depart. __________________ 41 WDW Stays Totalling 321 nights between 1987 and mid-2003. Animal Kingdom Lodge; All Stars(2); Beach Club; Boardwalk Inn; Caribbean Beach (9); Contemporary Tower (13); Courtyard (2); Disney Institute; Dixie Landings; Grand Floridian; Grosvenor; Hilton; Old Key West; Polynesian; Port Orleans; Royal Plaza; Shades of Green; Wilderness Lodge; Marriott World Center (3); Other Off-Property (Other Than just 1st or last Night) (8). Now Working Part Time at Walt Disney World! (Guest Services/Ticket Sales/Turnstile Greeter) A few very helpful links which are on DisBoards: Everything About WDW Tickets and this one disABILITIES FAQs

02-05-2013, 12:41 PM	#5
Sid74 Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 475	Michigan and Cheshire Figment thank you very much for the fast replies. That's one less thing I need to worry about. ttintagel your reply made me laugh. Oh well, at least now I don't have to look for Hidden Mickeys on it. __________________

02-05-2013, 11:36 PM	#7
LockShockBarrel Pudge controls the weather. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 2,730	Sharps disposal containers have also started appearing in the restrooms in the parks. I'm not sure all of them have it though, but if you needed to inject in the park you might run across one of these you wouldn't need to carry around the needle all day (then again you could always go to First Aid to get rid of it too...) __________________ When life gives you lemons, make lemonade...but without water and sugar your lemonade is gonna suck.Shut up Brain or I'll poke you with a Qtip!Legally, it's questionable. Morally, disgusting. Personally, I like it!The way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Stab in and thrust upward. Trip Report Jan 2011: Viva Verde! http://http://www.disboards.com/show...0#post39571060 TRIP REPORT SEPT 2012How do I Flush This? Squared!http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2993886 Feb 2007 Pop Century, Oct 2008 Pop Century, Jan 2011 Old Key West, Sept 12 Pop Century

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02-05-2013, 12:49 PM	#6
Tiggerish DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Grand Rapids, MI USA Posts: 1,319	Housekeeping will bring a sharps container and you just leave it in the room when you check out. However, I no longer use a sharps cntainer as I have purchased a needle clipper - you just stick the needle in the little hole and push down. The needles stays sealed inside the body of clipper and you throw the barrel portion into the trash. It is supposed to hold 1500 clipped needles. When it is full, I was told, just wrap it in duct tape and put it in the regular garbage. I have to say, I like it. I got my from a pharmacy for about $8 but they sell them on Amazon.

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