Sharps Drop-Off

Carefully place syringes, needles, scalpels, lancets, and other sharp objects in a "sharps" container or other leak-proof, puncture-resistant container, such as a laundry detergent bottle.

Seal the container and label "HOME SHARPS - NOT FOR RECYCLING." Bring to a collection center or drop-off site or discard as trash.

For medication disposal, find a drop-off location near you.

Sharps Drop-Off Locations

Find a sharps drop-off site near you.

ALL New York State hospitals and nursing homes are REQUIRED BY LAW to act as collection centers for used household sharps, including syringes and lancets, with no identification required.

NOTE: Call ahead to make sure the location is able to accept your household sharps.