It is illegal to throw these items in a trash or recycling bin since they could cause an injury. “Sharps” is a medical term for devices with sharp points or edges that can puncture or cut skin. Examples of sharps include needles, syringes, lancets, auto injectors (such as EpiPens), and infusions sets.
Disposal Options:
- Sharps can be dropped-off at any of the Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste facilities.
- Smaller Sharps containers (up to 1-gallon in size) can also be dropped off at 2 self-service kiosk locations in Pleasanton.
- Mail-back: Another option is to purchase a mail-back sharps container that comes with a prepaid box to mail the container back. Purchase a container online at SharpsDisposal.com, or Sharpsinc.com. These containers may also be available at your local pharmacy.
- CalRecycle has additional information about sharps disposal.
- Use the RE:Source sorting guide below for other locations.
