Blade disposal

[MuzKat]

Can I get some opinions and advice on best way to dispose of used DE blades? I certainly don't want to just throw them in the bin waiting to slice someone's hand open.

 

[filobiblic]

Cheapest option: use or adapt an old tin can.

What I use: a cheap metal money tin with a slot at the top and no bottom to open.

 

[Mark1966]

I find that the tins from Eclipse mints (http://www.wrigley.com/aunz/brands/eclipsemints.aspx) make a great blade bank!

You can buy blade banks (http://www.mensbiz.com.au/feather-razor-blade-disposal-case.html) or theoretically you could use a medical sharps container - but that would be overkill!

 

[tullfan]

For $1.50 I got a metal money box at one of those el cheapo shops,it has the usual slot at the top,is totally sealed and will probably hold 10 + years of blades,and can then be recycled.

 

[Mark1966]

For $1.50 I got a metal money box at one of those el cheapo shops,it has the usual slot at the top,is totally sealed and will probably hold 10 + years of blades,and can then be recycled.

Great idea!

 

[SpeedyPC]

I used a money box for my disposable blades and make sure you get a money box that you really cannot open it at all, it had to be a full tin can only showing a money hole and that all you need you can get anywhere or reject shops from $1 to $5 depends on the size you need. Easy Peasy

This is what you see at the Reject Shop see picture below trust me because I got one

 

[boldsworth]

I use one of these tissue containers. When i eventually fill it it up i will drop in in a sharps disposal container at work but I am seriously tempted to cut a a small slit in the bathroom wall and just drop used blades into the cavity.

 

[khun_diddy]

I used a money box for my disposable blades and make sure you get a money box that you really cannot open it at all, it had to be a full tin can only showing a money hole and that all you need you can get anywhere or reject shops from $1 to $5 depends on the size you need. Easy Peasy

This is what you see at the Reject Shop see picture below trust me because I got one

My weapon of choice too.

 

[SpeedyPC]

@khun_diddy I'm glad you've found yourself a perfect weapon

 

[Mark1966]

... but I am seriously tempted to cut a a small slit in the bathroom wall and just drop used blades into the cavity.

Just like the good old days!

Taking retro shaving to the next level

 

[Sxot]

I prefer to buy blades which come in plastic boxes with the blade disposal spot at the back. Saves having yet another container in the bathroom (glances a the pile of soaps).

 

[rm71]

I'm using an old green tea soft drink can. A small empty paint tin I picked up from the recycling centre worked well too.

 

[SpeedyPC]

plastic boxes with the blade disposal

@Sxot not all DE blades do have a plastic boxes with the blade disposal, depending on what brand DE blade wet shavers buy so this is why they used a full tin money box for disposable blades it's very cheap and easy.

 

[Lifes a Peach]

My trusty blade disposable unit. 50c from one of those St Vinnie stores.

 

[Mark1966]

You give your old blades to Buzz @Lifes a Peach?

Does he send them, 'to infinity, and beyond'?

Safest blade disposal I could think of

 

[Lifes a Peach]

You give your old blades to Buzz @Lifes a Peach?

Does he send them, 'to infinity, and beyond'?

Safest blade disposal I could think of

Yes, Mr Lightyear is the safe keeper of my used blades Look at that face! The embodiment of a BBS

 

[FatBoy58]

I used a money box for my disposable blades and make sure you get a money box that you really cannot open it at all, it had to be a full tin can only showing a money hole and that all you need you can get anywhere or reject shops from $1 to $5 depends on the size you need. Easy Peasy

This is what you see at the Reject Shop see picture below trust me because I got one

Exactly what I use same thing

 

[Ptr74]

Buy a can of beef or chicken broth and slit the top of the can just enough for a blade to fit then drain the contents. Rinse, drain and overnight air dry and then you have a secure sealed can to hold the blades. When the can is full place a strip of tape across the small slit and safely discard or recycle. I spray paint mine black for aesthetic purposes. I've seen some guys add shaving verbiage, other decorations, or tape and spray multi-colors like a barber pole. Here a can of broth on sale is .50 or less. A really good secure means especially if you have young kids.

 

[FatBoy58]

Same $2 shop

 

[littleaussiebleeder]

Here a can of broth on sale is .50 or less. A really good secure means especially if you have young kids.

Fifty cents??? Imported Chinese Cambells?