Sharps must be placed in a sharps container or plastic 2-liter bottle, such as a soda bottle, with a tight-fitting lid or cap (do not use water bottles, which are not as strong). Tighten the lid and seal with tape. Place a label on the outside of the container or bottle indicating "syringes" or "sharps".

Properly prepared sharps containers may be placed in the trash.

Safe and free disposal of unwanted and unused medications is available. Safe disposal reduces risks of accidental poisonings or intentional misuse, and also helps keep medications out of our drinking water, lakes, rivers, streams, and Puget Sound.

Unwanted Medication Drop-Off in Thurston County