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Can catheters be recycled?

Can catheters be recycled?

No, urinary intermittent catheters cannot be recycled. This is because catheters are inserted into the body and could be considered bio-medical waste.

The best way to dispose of your catheters is to toss them in the trash after use.

 

 
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