Many patients such as diabetics require daily injections of a medication. This can produce lots of medical waste, such as used needles and lancer. This waste can't be disposed of in traditional trashcans, as it can create a health hazard. When disposing of medical waste, use an approved needle storage container. These containers are made from hard plastic, and allow sharp objects to be stored safely. Most units have a one-way opening, preventing accidental spills of used needles. When a needle container is full, contact the phone number of the side of the medical waste container. Many areas require used needle containers to be thrown away in specialized facilities.