Not really. The question is, where is protection against accidental handling needed? My assumption is that it is only until the item is in the garbage collection vehicle, the tape really does provide ample protection for that. If I'm wrong in that assumption (and I'm inviting other opinions), then I might need to re-think. Basically, a taped blade will not puncture the rubbish container it is put in, so is a safe disposal. If you need to consider its life beyond the maw of the truck, then that would not be sufficient, but why would you when there can be so many other equally hazardous items disposed in garbage (eg, shards of glass)