Safe Razor Blade Disposal

[G8GT364CI]

When I was a kid (60's) the medicine cabinet at my father's house had a slot in it for used razor blades, you'd slip it in the slot and it was fall to the bottom of the wall, there are probably thousands in there. I think these were common.

[oogdiver]

I got a money tin, the kind that is basically an unused soup can with a slot in the top and can only be opened with a can opener. It should hold many years of blades and, if I ever do fill it, I can chuck it in the steel recycling bin.

[carelessninjas]

Use #101 for an Altoids tin!

[Xxlani3wiczxX]

You should try the Feather Tin Razor Blade Safe. You can get it off of the website Royalshave. Its very cheap and holds ALOT of blades!

[MrCitizensoldier]

My grandpa had a mirror cabinet built in the wall. If you open the mirror you will see in the bottom corner a hole. I was told growing up that that was where they put the used razors. They would fall inside the wall. I guess it would take more than a life time to fill that up! HA HA HA

[Muz33kful]

I dig a small hole in my backyard and just pour them in there and bury it.

[dylankunaikennedy123]

i wus put duct tape on the sharp parts and put them in a bowl/cup

[eyepatchinc]

Manic, have you ever gotten blades that have a kind of oil sticking them together? what is this for and should i rinse it off? also, do blades need to be disinfected? (i never have, but i just thought of this!)

[mantic59]

@eyepatchinc I have never heard of blades sticking together like that. What brand are they? No, new blades should not need to be disinfected.

[eyepatchinc]

@mantic59 Manic, they are Wilkinson blades from Wal Mart. To separate them, you have to take the stack of blades between your thumb and pointer finger and slide them apart. You can feel an oily substance on them and it even has a kinda oily . yet slight. oder to them. I bought them new of course :)

[wsamsky]

I toss my blades in the slot in my medicine cabinet labeled "Used razor blades." Im pretty sure they just go into the wall, but hey I dont think ill ever fill that up!

[yvesofzo]

Good video's... But I just can't help but notice that they have this similarity with home-shopping adverts! Nevertheless they are very informing and enjoyable

[RTurnerArt]

I use an empty soft drinks bottle (a nice sturdy one). I cut a slot for the blades, when its full, I melt the hole shut with a lighter and throw it in the bin.

[mitchenx]

Thanks for this! I've been going through several dozen blades, and I started to wonder. I'd hate some poor animal to get sliced open when its roaming through the trash. I usually use an empty pop can or something.

[Demoras]

Ooh, thanks! Empty pop cans, why didn't I think of that? :D

[figaroblack]

The piggy bank idea is wonderful, especially since it gives me a reason to buy more piggy banks which I collect. :)

[orinocoflow01]

OMG!

I use blades out of a plastic box and I never realized that on the back there is a disposal for used blades. Thanks for opening my eyes!

[chloetheninja123]

You could donate them to your local Hot Topic.

:D

[codarkstarxx13]

SO...FUCKING...FUNNY

asshole

[chloetheninja123]

You don't know who you're talking to.

[codarkstarxx13]

if you've never gone through something like that, then i don't wanna hear it. if you are, then i'm sorry for calling you an asshole.

[chloetheninja123]

I still AM going through it. But I'm not some whiny bitch. And I have a sense of humour.

[codarkstarxx13]

ok then i'm sorry for calling you an asshole. I'm just really touchy on that. And it's not even me. It's my friend who still is going through it and my girlfriend who i stopped about half a year ago. And people i know make jokes and think it's something that is mentally disposable. so when i hear someone talk as if it's something you can poke fun at, i get upset. so once again, i'm sorry for my ignorant comment

[chloetheninja123]

You might think you stopped her, but in reality, it's all her. She could grab a pencil and make it into a shiv, and jam them four inches into her veins, like my best friend did. Or She could use her car keys to scratch at her face until it bleeds, after she looses all of her razorblades. Or she could tear out all of her hair. The only person you control is yourself. I know people that have gone through shit too, some have even died. some even but I don't use it as an excuse to be a dick.

[poisonsting8404]

Hot Topic is a store more for those of a Gothic nature. Not emo's. and no they are not the same thing.

[goldensempai]

you could fit them in a vitamin water bottle, or ozarka water bottles, i just put the wrapper back on and they go in pretty easily. I was unlucky to get the cardboard box kind, and i'm at college unable to get all these different things easily, so the water bottle is easy and something i dispose of daily. might as well save one for my razors.

[soicuw]

just pitch it in the trash, lol

[PrinceHusband]

Thanks, man. This is great information. I have some blades that come with cardboard sleeves and now know exactly where to put the used ones. I definitely like the coin bank idea, since I have a few around the house already.

[madisonelectronic]

I baked them in Santas' cookies a few years back. Guess that is why I have not seen any presents lately.

[CoffeeAddict20]

So, what should I do with disposable razors?

[ProductionRazorblade]

i usually dispose my razorblade in my asshole

[yogonu]

Have fun with that!

[TurtIedd]

Lol, Same here!!

[Diamondblade2008]

Which companies supply blades in those metal dispensers?

[percymate]

I'm just waiting for the blood letting.

[justlucy123]

don't throw them away!

give them to me!

[chloetheninja123]

Hahaha that made me laugh.

[JezieYo]

i usually just wait till Halloween and put my razors inside apples and candy bars, i like to get creative with it and see what new candy i can conceal them in.

[flameboyx182]

before this, i always thought it was best to dispose of these in baby's diapers and people's cheeseburgers. but thats just me....

[loveforthe666]

where do you buy those

[elusivespoon]

Any resources for recycling DE blades? One of the reasons I switched to a safety razor is to reduce the amount of waste.

[mantic59]

elusivespoon- How about disposing the blades into a small metal container then taking the whole thing to be recycled when you're ready?

[Zanomatt]

A used Altoids tin works very nicely and holds about a years worth of blades. Duct tape it closed and label it, USED RAZOR BLADES and turn it in with your scrap metal.

[thebarak]

The beauty of these double-edged razor blades is they contain no plastic. So its best to buy the cardboard pack of 100 blades and dispose of them without using any plastic containers whatsoever. I put each use blade into the same paper that I unwrap the next one from, and then drop it in the trash. It will rust away to nothing in the landfill.

[Oliviersteppe]

I have the best method not to take risks by throwing away my old blades... I use a straight razor and a piece of leather. Cheap, efficient and green.

(Sorry for my bad english)

[rlrsk8r1]

Your english is fine. I've seen worse out of native speakers.

And you're right, I got into DE shaving because I was looking up straight razor shaving, but got discouraged at the expense and effort of just honing the blade. DE is easier and quicker.

Also, one might be able to cram more than 10 blades in those plastic and metal dispensers.

[abasanti]

I read that those slots in Hotels and that Used to be in Airplanes that have the "Used Razor Blade" marking don't really dispose of anything. They just fall in between the wall.

[scottbutnot]

hahaha, Great!

[newyorkfish]

This was a very helpful and informative video - a must see for anyone and everyone.

[acehimself]

Thanks for this good informative video. Now I know some better techniques for getting rid of blades. Up until now I've just thrown them out the window of my car as I drove by the school playground near my house.

[lemans23]

Lol

[pfarnsworth84]

I just use the razor blade slot in my medicine cabinet. Then again, my house was built in 1945, so I realise not a lot of newer wc's have them. With the plaster walls, I can even hear them falling all the way to the bottom.

On trips, I use the slot on the back of the case (Persona being my favourite), but once home I take them out anyway so they can join their mates in the wall.

[85712]

WTF like kids are gonna read that thing to see oh daddy put his bloody blades in here... thats like saying i told the kid not to eat the candy it was every you think they really care? I didn't when i was younger

[flipu2k]

Hey, another great video from you! I've watched your complete collection and it made my shaving a more pleasant and fulfilling ritual!

One question though, how many shaves (on average) before you replace the blade?

[mantic59]

flipu2k- It sort of depends on the person's beard and the brand of blade, but on average blades last me about a week.

[TheFamousStacie]

We used to have a dog that loved to find razors in the trash and chew on them! It was a bloody mess!

[totfudge]

Dude, thats fucking sick!

[CyAnideSiikNness]

thats disturbing

[TheFamousStacie]

Sorry, it's true! We couldn't throw em away in the bathroom anymore!

[MattheWilkinson]

Thats seriously FUCKED UP.

[NorwegianNarutoFan]

Ew.. Why? :P

[zantiertasa]

that was a NIICE shot with the plastic magasine.

Just had to point it out... hehe =P

[BigMilan]

lols i thought the same thing.

[mazvaz101]

i put them in my cereal =]

[helloguy55]

I've actually just ran a marathon session with all of your videos, and I feel very informed now. I thank you for doing them all. I'm 17 and have been shaving for a little over a year now, with practically no instruction beforehand. I will try to work in some of your shaving recommendations and techniques into my "routine." Perhaps they will help with my razor bump issues and such. Thanks again.

[jackypaper]

Another point of interest. In old bathroom vanities you'll sometimes see a razor slot. Where do they go? Do the shaving fairies come in the middle of the night and take them away? Is it possible that they just fall into the wall joists?

[mantic59]

Jackypaper- Yep, they just fall into the wall joists!

[jackypaper]

I took a can of broth, and cut a slit in the top back when I was slumming it. Now I have one of those nifty vintage porcelain barber pole shape blade banks. Just out of curiosity.... Did you film the tossing of the blades into the garbage multiple times, or is it the same clip used over and over? :)

Oh and Woot on using the US Navy clip... we used to see a ton of those actual footage safety videos.

[mantic59]

Jackypaper- Yes, I shot each blade magazine separately.  :-)

[parker8888]

I use a water bottle with a slit cut near the top, but I think I'll give the piggy bank a try!

[odinmage]

I'll be honest, two or three times all I've done is wrap it back in wax paper. It's not like the women in my house safely seal away their mess, but I'm gonna remember this from now on. This will come as news to many, thank you.

[andy86i]

i did that the first time bought a pack of blades.. i didnt realise it had a used blade container and i just threw the box in the bin and put the blades in with the razor case. now i have a load of used blades lieng around in my room.. one question i have is, what do you do when you put the blades in those containers/tins? what next?

[mantic59]

andy- Good point.  After they're filled up, seal the slot (with tape, epoxy, or some other kind of plug) then throw it away.