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Is it legal for the US Postal Service to pick-up and transport sharps and biohazardous medical waste?

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Is it legal for the US Postal Service to pick-up and transport sharps and biohazardous medical waste?

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Yes. A US Postal Service permit number is printed on a label on every sharps container and outer shipping box. This number is your assurance that the company is approved by the postal service, and therefore allowed to mail sharps and medical waste.