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Public Health - Sharps Disposal

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  • You can dispose of used needles, syringes, lancets, auto-injectors (such as EpiPens and insulin pens), infusion sets, and connection needles / sets.

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  • We accept FDA-cleared sharps containers and strong, plastic containers with secure screw-on caps, such as those used for laundry detergent or bleach. We do not accept sharps in coffee cans, milk jugs, plastic bags, aluminum cans, or soda bottles.

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  • To prepare sharps for disposal:

    1. Use needle clippers to cut off sharp points, or put the cover back on the needles if they are your own.
    2. Place sharps in strong, puncture-resistant containers with secure screw-on caps.
    3. Label the container as biohazard, infectious waste, or sharps. If it's recyclable, mark it Do not recycle.
    4. Seal the container tightly when full and take it to a sharps collection station.
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  • No, sharps should not be disposed of in public trash bins. Always use approved sharps containers and follow the disposal methods outlined on the Sharps Disposal page to ensure safety.

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  • If you have more questions or need further assistance, contact us at 715-726-7900 or visit our Harm Reduction page for additional resources.

    Public Health - Sharps Disposal