SAFE DISPOSAL OF SHARPS AND MEDICATIONS 

SHARPS (NEEDLES) 

The safest way to dispose of a used needle is to immediately place it in a sharps disposal container. This helps to prevent injury (pokes/cuts) and spread of disease.
How to safely get rid of sharps: 
  • Find a sturdy empty plastic container ex: empty laundry detergent bottle
  • Write or label the container ex: "Sharps", "Biohazard", or "Infectious Waste"
  • Makes sure the container is tightly sealed and secured with tape
  • ​Take container to a near collection site​
​​​*Please do not throw away loose needles and other sharps in trash cans or recycling bins, and never flush them down the toilet.*

MEDICATIONS

Safe disposal of unused and expired medications can help to protect the people around you and your environment.
How to safely get rid of unused and expired medications: 
  • Option 1: Remove prescription labels or black out personal information on the label. Keep liquids in their original containers
  • Option 2: Place loose pills in a zip-top bag 
  • Take medication to a near collection site​ ​
​​​*​Please do not flush or drain medications. *​​

​​Items NOT accepted at medical drop boxes:
No Needles/syringes (use designated needle disposal bins)
No Inhalers
No personal care products such as shampoo, soaps, vitamins, sunscreen, etc.
No illicit drugs or drug paraphernalia​
No infectious waste
No thermometers
No IV bags
No batteries
No household cosmetics and chemicals