Sharps—such as syringes, needles and lancets—should never be thrown in the trash. Improper disposal can damage waste processing equipment, endanger workers and pose public health risks.
by taking them to a county environmental center for proper disposal.
Note: Sharps containing medication should be brought to a medicine collection site instead. Learn more about medication collection sites in Ramsey County and Washington County.
1700 Kent St., Roseville, MN 55113
Hours:
Tuesday-Friday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m
Sunday-Monday: Closed
6065 Headwaters Pkwy.
Forest Lake, MN 55025
Hours:
Monday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
4039 Cottage Grove Drive
Woodbury, MN 55129
Hours:
Tuesday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Safely Using Sharps at Home, at Work and on Travel – U.S. FDA
Managing Household Needles and Syringes (PDF) – MPCA
The DOs and DON’Ts of Proper Sharps Disposal – U.S. FDA
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