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We run a student health center and are wondering what the position is on discarding empty vaccine vials. Do they need to go in a sharps container after they are drawn up or can they go in the trash?

Empty or expired vaccine vials are considered medical waste and should be disposed of according to state regulations.

Last reviewed: December 28, 2022

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We run a student health center and are wondering what the position is on discarding empty vaccine vials. Do they need to go in a sharps container after they are drawn up or can they go in the trash?

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