Sharps / Used Needles

How to dispose of them properly:

1. Place the sharps/used needles in puncture resistant containers. Laundry detergent, fabric softener, coffee can, or red sharps containers work great. Red sharps containers can be purchased at your pharmacy.

2. Once the container is full, ensure that the lid is TAPED SHUT.

3. Place the container in the red mailbox by the Smith Building door at This service is FREE!

Never put sharps in your trash or recycling bins and don’t flush them down the toilet! Disposing of these items improperly leads to a hazardous environment for employees and creates more work.