Do not put in the garbage!

No syringes or sharps, even if clipped, can be disposed of in the garbage. Used syringes should be placed in a puncture resistant container with a tight fitting lid, labeled "SHARPS, DO NOT RECYCLE" and taken to the Transfer Station and put in the special collection bin for disposal - free (limit one gallon per trip).

Some Bartell Drug Company stores take them back (call first), or ask your doctor or pharmacist.

More options

• Check with your pharmacy. Many stores that sell sharps containers accept the full containers for disposal.
• Ask your health care provider if you can return used sharps to his/her office or clinic.
• Dispose of sharps at the Recycling and Disposal Stations for no charge. See instructions below.
• Public Health Center patients can dispose of sharps 24 hours a day in syringe drop boxes located outside public clinics. See Seattle/ King County Public Health Sharps Disposal Options for locations.
• People who use illegal drugs can drop off sharps at a Seattle/ King County Public Health Needle Exchange.
• Businesses that need to dispose of sharps should call the Seattle - King County Health Department’s Business Waste Line at (206) 263-8899.