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    Old 06-16-2010, 09:29 AM
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    I like the candy mints that come in a metal tin. I've found that the little tin with the snap-close lid is perfect for disposing of used sewing machine needles and bent/dull pins. I wrapped a piece of tape around the tin that says "Sharp-Used Needles" so nobody accidentally spills it. It fits in a small area and I don't need to worry about pins/needles poking through my plastic trash bags. :thumbup: :thumbup:

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    Old 06-16-2010, 09:36 AM
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    I use one of those too... and I have a prescription bottle that I keep in my EPP box. :D:D:D
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    Old 06-16-2010, 09:38 AM
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    I put mine inside tin cans in my trash bin. I don't cut the tops completely off, so with the lid pushed back the chances of them falling out are small. There's usually plenty of other stuff in my trash to keep them from poking out!! :-)
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    Old 06-16-2010, 09:40 AM
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    I use empty pill bottles :thumbup:
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    Old 06-16-2010, 09:52 AM
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    Empty piill bottles seem to abuond in our house at the moment so that's what I use. The tin mint cans are the right size for a healthy serving of almonds! Ya don't wanna get those mixed up!:0)
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    Old 06-16-2010, 09:59 AM
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    I use empty film containers, I have one that is labeled Old Needles and I place all of them in there and when it gets full I will pitch them.
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    Old 06-16-2010, 10:10 AM
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    Where do you pitch them? recycle?
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    Old 06-16-2010, 11:13 AM
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    I like all these ideas! Thanks!
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    Old 06-16-2010, 12:28 PM
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    I use the smallest Diet Coke bottle. My dr. told me to use a pop bottle for my diabetic needles and testing supplies when I had gestational diabetis so I just continued using them for my sewing.
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    Old 06-16-2010, 12:41 PM
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    I use a plastic film container.

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