WSWMD will collect your needles/syringes/sharps for free proper disposal during regular business hours.
Home-generated sharps, syringes, and needles- (includes glucose sensors that contain embedded needles)
To be safe and legal, dispose of home-generated sharps, needles, and syringes in this manner:
- Place sharps in an empty, rigid plastic container, such as a laundry detergent bottle.
- Tape the bottle’s cap shut with strong tape. Firmly attach a “Do Not Recycle” label to the bottle.
- Print this sample label or call 802-828-1138 to request “Do Not Recycle” stickers for home-generated sharps.
- Dispose of bottles in the trash or bring them to the scale house during regular business hours for proper disposal.
The Universal Recycling Law allows people to reuse rigid plastic bottles to dispose of their home-generated sharps, and state guidelines for home-generated sharps disposal are also applicable to pets.
Please follow the guidelines outlined below:
Found a needle? Follow this link to find out how to safely dispose of it.
More information on sharp disposal and regulated medical waste (within Vermont) can be found on the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) website.
For other drop-offs around Vermont or other US states, please please visit this site for more information.