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Bonnie and Gina, I am a retired infection control nurse and still keep up. However, I just called a friend of mine who is still working. The current EPA rules state that needles should be put in a rigid container, sealed before disposal. I used to (and still do ) recommend a coffee can., then cover the top (plastic) with duct tape and put it in the trash (it goes to a land fill.). If I had kids at home, I would use a smaller container, but sealed the same way for the trash men. The hospitals I worked did not and still do not accept needles. they would have to hire more people and you know how that goes. Hospitals do not make a lot of money , despite their charges. Actually insulin needles have almost no risk, there is no blood in them. I suppose that you could get an infection from a puncture wound, that would be from dirt, not a blood borne disease. Then (my comment) you pray they do not wash up on your beaches. Thanks , Nita