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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning

When disposing of knives, precautions should be taken. Even blunt blades can cause cuts, endangering knife users. Before throwing the knife away, wrap it tightly to avoid injury. Then, choose an appropriate disposal method.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Wrap the knife

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   Use a bubble bag. If you intend to throw the knife away, a bubble bag is the best option. The blade will be securely wrapped, preventing injury and accident during disposal.
   • You may need to wrap the knife in meat wrapping paper first. Then wrap the knife around a few layers of a bubble bag.
   • If necessary, wrap a layer of duct tape around the bubble bag for safekeeping.

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   Try cardboard. Consider wrapping an extra layer of cardboard when disposing of the knife. Put the knife in an old shoebox or other cardboard box before throwing it out. You can do this if you want to give a knife to someone.

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   Use other materials. If you don't have cardboard or bubble bags, you can use newspaper, old clothes, socks, or any other material that easily wraps around the blade. Simply wrap the knife in several layers of the selected material. If necessary, wrap the tape around the material to secure the knife. advertisement

Method 2 of 2: Choose a disposal method

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   Place the wrapped knife in a cardboard box and throw it away. If you intend to throw the knife away, put it in the box before throwing it out. Make sure to seal the box with duct tape before throwing it in the trash. This will minimize the risk of injury to the garbage collector.

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   Recycle knives. If your local recycling center accepts metal recycling, you can recycle a knife. If you are unsure about your recycling center's policy, call during business hours and ask through. Make sure your knives are wrapped and tightened before you recycle them.

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   Contact a professional knife grinder. Even when the knife is no longer in use, it's worth spending the time contacting a professional knife grinder. Visit the yellow pages and internet to see if you can find a knife grinder in your area. The knife grinder may want to buy an old knife because it can be reused and used in repairs.

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   Consider making a donation. You can also donate this knife. Even though the blade is dull, someone may need to repurchase the knife to sharpen and reuse it. Check with local businesses like Goodwill and the Salvation Army to see if they need a donation knife.

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   Scrap sale. Find out what metal your knife is made of. Most knives are made of steel, iron or some alloy. Depending on the type of metal, you can sell scrap. Search online or on the yellow pages and call to see if anyone is looking to buy back used knives for scrap. advertisement

Advice

• Avoid exposing the knife anywhere while waiting for disposal, such as on the sidewalk.
• Donate to your local Scout team. They may need this knife as a cooking utensil during patrol.

Warning

• Do not let children find and handle knives during the disposal process.