How to recycle/dispose of syringes / medical sharps

Curbside collection: No
County facilities accepting syringes / medical sharps:
None

US EPA information on disposing of Medical Sharps

Plastic syringes

Dispose of plastic syringes in the same way as medical sharps, as they may be considered medical waste. These syringes typically contain heparin or saline solution for flushing IV lines for at-home patient care.

Medical sharps

Dispose of your medical sharps by using your own containers or special "sharps" containers.

Place used sharps into a rigid container, such as a plastic bottle or a milk carton. Then, tape the container securely shut, and tuck it into the middle of your household trash.

The most ideal method is to keep sharps out of the regular waste stream altogether, using special disposal programs such as this:

• Holy Cross Hospital Syringe Disposal Program
  (service of Materials Management Program)
  1500 Forest Glen Road
  Silver Spring, MD 20910
  301-754-7121
  • Complete an information form.
  • Bring full sharps container and receive a new one in exchange.
  • Participate at no charge.

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This information last updated 4/10/2013.