Abstract: A disposal system for cutting a needle/syringe (22) into small pieces. One or more motor driven rotating cutting blades (6) are located inside of a housing for cutting the needle/syringe (2) into small pieces. The pieces are deposited in a disposal tray (10) filled with a disinfecting solution, with the parts of the needle/syringe (2) automatically separating for recycling due to the specific gravity of the pieces. A pump (16) is provided for pumping the disinfecting solution, preferably a mixture of chlorine bleach and water, to the needle/syringe inlet (8) and cutting area. The disinfecting solution continuously disinfects the inlet (8), the needle/syringe pieces, the cutting blade (6) and the disposal tray (10). An automatic timer deeps the cutting blades (6) rotating and the pump (16) operating for a sufficient time to cut the needle/syringe (2) and disinfect the apparatus.