How to Safely Dispose of Knives

When disposing of knives, safety measures should be taken. Even dull blades can cause cuts, which are dangerous for knife users. Before throwing the knife away, wrap it tightly to avoid injury. Then choose a suitable disposal method.

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Cover the knife

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Use bubble wrap. If you intend to throw the knife away, bubble bags are the best choice. The blade will be securely wrapped, preventing injury and accidents during disposal.

You may need to wrap the knife in meat wrap first. Then, wrap the knife around several layers of bubble wrap. ^{[1] X Research Source}
If necessary, wrap a layer of duct tape around the bubble wrap to keep it secure.

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Try cardboard. Consider wrapping an extra layer of cardboard when throwing away knives. Place the knife in an old shoebox or other cardboard box before throwing it out. You can apply this method if you want to give a knife to someone. ^{[2] X Research Source}

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Use other materials. If you don’t have cardboard or bubble wrap, you can use newspaper, old clothes, socks, or any other material that’s easy to wrap around the blade. Simply wrap the knife in several layers of your chosen material. If necessary, wrap tape around the material to secure the knife.

Choose a disposal method

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Place the wrapped knife in a cardboard box and throw it away. If you intend to throw your knife away, put the knife in the box before throwing it out. Be sure to seal the box with duct tape before tossing it in the trash. This will reduce the risk of injury to the garbage collector. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

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Recycling knives. If your local recycling center accepts metal recycling, you can recycle a knife. If unsure about the recycling center’s policy, call during business hours and ask. Make sure your knives are wrapped and wrapped tightly before recycling them. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

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Contact a professional knife sharpener. Even if the knife is no longer in use, it is nevertheless well worth the time to contact a professional knife sharpener. Visit the yellow pages and the internet to see if you can find a knife sharpener in your area. Knife sharpeners may want to buy a second hand knife because it can be reused and used in repairs. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

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Consider donating. You can also donate this knife. Even though the blade is blunt, someone may need to repurchase the knife to sharpen and reuse. Check with local businesses like Goodwill and the Salvation Army to see if they need knives for donations. ^{[6] X Research Sources}

Advice

Avoid exposing knives anywhere while awaiting disposal, such as on the sidewalk.
Donate to the local Scout team. They may need this knife as a cooking tool while on patrol.

Warning

Do not allow children to find and handle knives during disposal.

Steps

Cover the knife

Choose a disposal method

Advice

Warning

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