Syringe Disposal

Do place used needles in a sharps container right away.

Do use a medical-grade sharps container or a sturdy, labeled household alternative if needed.

Do carry a portable sharps container when traveling 

Do keep all sharps containers out of reach of children and pets.

Don’t throw loose needles and other sharps into the trash.

Don’t flush needles and other sharps down the toilet.

Don’t put needles and other sharps in a recycling bin.

Don’t try to remove or recap needles used by another person.