Blade disposal slots and disposal of used blades. Some thoughts.

[J23]

I was just curious if anyone actually uses the blade disposal slots on the back of some brands of blade dispensers. For example, Feather and Wilkinson have these.

I was just thinking that they’re a great idea for safety reasons. However, for environmental reasons, in my mind, using these slots would create the same problems as cartridges and disposable razors create. That is that the steel and plastic can longer be easily recycled once they’re combined. So instead of being recycled, used blades and dispensers will likely end on a landfill. Not good in my opinion.

Just curious how you all think about these slots. And if you don’t use ‘m, how do you actually safely dispose of used blades?

 

[hdb3326]

I put mine in an empty drinks can, I've been DE shaving for years and it's not full yet.

 

[karlc]

I put mine in an empty drinks can, I've been DE shaving for years and it's not full yet.

Same. I switch them out every so often when I get an interesting looking drink can

 

[ATG]

Tin blade dispenser. The blades I currently use don't come in the plastic containers which is great from an eco-friendly point of view.

 

[Dickie]

Tin blade dispenser. The blades I currently use don't come in the plastic containers which is great from an eco-friendly point of view.

I’m still searching for a non plastic alternate to feather for exactly that reason

 

[Johnny Bravo]

I use a little tin blade bank and empty it out into a used food tin every so often, which I seal and clearly label used blades inside.

 

[kamisori]

I'm on my second of these

 

[ATG]

I’m still searching for a non plastic alternate to feather for exactly that reason

There are plenty of sharp blades with more longevity than Feathers. Permasharps & Nacets spring to mind.

I use a little tin blade bank and empty it out into a used food tin every so often, which I seal and clearly label used blades inside.

I'll have to take this approach and save on buying a new blade banks. The one I currently have is a sealed one so next time around I'll make sure to get one that can be emptied.

 

[Johnny Bravo]

This is the one I brought, the base pops off for emptying.

 

[nacikanar]

I’m still searching for a non plastic alternate to feather for exactly that reason

Maybe Perma-Sharp Double Edge Razor Blades can be a solution.

 

[Dickie]

Maybe Perma-Sharp Double Edge Razor Blades can be a solution.

Yep, that’s the current leader followed by Bolzano and Nacet in joint 2nd

 

[J23]

One my favourite blades, the BIC, comes in cardboard. Plastic dispensers are no good. Almost as wasteful as a disposable razor or cartridge.

A store close to where I work sells these metal euro-bill piggy banks for one euro or so. I think I’m going to buy one soon as these would make a great blade bank imo.

 

[Zorro]

old round sweet tin - the sort that they sell travel sweets for cars in.

It is made of metal and has a capacity of (i reckon) 3 hundred blades or more.

when (if) it ever gets full i can seal it with sellotape and toss it into the metal recycling section at the local tip

 

[PHR]

I find them handy if I'm travelling and can't dispose of blades safely, but otherwise they're wasteful, especially if you're wanting to avoid unnecessary plastic.

 

[jimmyc]

Golden syrup or treacle tin. Cut a slot, jobs a good one. Eat contents first or blades get all sticky.

 

[Blademonkey]

I never use the used blade slots in the back of some of the plastic razor blade despencers, as you say it makes recycling near on impossible.
I prefer the cardboard tucks where possible anyway, less plastic in our lives has to be better for all of us.


Paul.