Sharps Disposal Program

Sharps Disposal (Hypodermic needles, Syringes and Lancets)
To assist any resident who will need to obtain a sharps disposal container, the Board of Health will be purchasing approved containers and will be offering them for a $10.00 fee.  This prepay fee will cover the purchase and disposal of the container when it is full.  When the container is full, it can be brought to the Board of Health office and we will properly dispose of it through Stericycle.

Whether you are using the sharps for personal use or for your pet, the regulation applies to the disposal of all sharps.  It is important to recognize that the Board of Health may act to abate any nuisance that is cause by a failure to comply with the provisions of 105 CMR 480.000 thereby endangering or materially impairing the health, safety and well-being of the public and to charge the responsible person or persons with any and all expenses incurred.

Sharps Containers and Disposal Service are available at the Board of Health Office for $ 10.00 per container(covers disposal fee). 4 Quart containers are $10.00, 2 Quart containers are $5.00

Sharps must be in an approved biohazard container!  Other containers are not allowed per Stericycle.   Expired Epi-Pens are not allowed for disposal if the medication remains inside.  Please check with the Stow Fire Department for disposal of expired Epi-Pens or with the Devens Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center for guidance and disposal information.

For more information call or email the Board of Health office  978-897-4592 or send email.

https://www.mass.gov/doc/proper-use-and-disposal-of-needles-and-syringes-2022-0/download

 

 

PLEASE CALL AHEAD BEFORE DROPPING OFF YOUR SHARPS CONTAINER- SOMEONE MUST BE AVAILABLE IN THE BOARD OF HEALTH OFFICE TO TAKE THE CONTAINER

OTHER OFFICES ARE NOT ABLE TO TAKE THE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL SAFELY- THANK YOU