Safe Needle Disposal Recommendations

THE DANGER

• Needles injure people, spread germs, and spread diseases
  like HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tetanus, and syphilis

DON’T

• Throw needles in the garbage, flush them down the toilet, or put them in recycling containers
• Try to cap, bend, or clip the needles

DO

• Learn how to safely dispose of needles and other sharps
• Place all sharps in a puncture-resistant container like the one-quart sharps containers being issued, a one-liter soda bottle, one gallon orange juice container, plastic laundry detergent container, or a coffee can with a sealing lid.
• Clearly label the container as medical waste and seal it tightly prior to disposal.
• Drop-off filled containers at approved collections sites (see list on the left) Make a Difference
• Get on social media “Juneau – Stop Heroin, Start Talking” to find out more and add your support for ongoing efforts

For more detailed instructions about proper safety and handling of sharps, please download the PDF below.