Which of the following accurately describes the policy on disposing of sharps, such as insulin syringes, lancets, and infusion set needles?
A. Used sharps should only ever be put into official biohazard (sharps) containers, which can be purchased at a pharmacy
B. It is okay to put the sharps in a hard plastic container (such as a laundry detergent container) and when full, tape the lip and throw it away in the garbage
C. Sharps may be put in a hard, non permeable container, but should be taken to the pharmacy for final disposal, and never put in the regular garbage collection
D. Since medical waste disposal laws vary from state to state, pts and educators need to determine specific policy for their areas