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How to dispose of a kitchen knife safely and responsibly

Closeup of kitchen knives on knife magnet

If you've ever found yourself in a position where you're looking to part with your kitchen knives – either because they're damaged or you've upgraded to a new set – you may have wondered what to do with them or where to take them to safely dispose of them.

Most of us wouldn't consider putting something so sharp and potentially dangerous directly into our kitchen bins but what should we do to responsibly dispose of them? We asked the experts for their advice on everything from where to take them, to how to prepare them to be disposed of.

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