To encourage safe disposal of the syringes, needles and lancets used by many residents in southeastern Vermont, we are now collecting used sharps and syringes at The WSWMD Facility during operating hours.
Putting used needles in the trash creates a hazard for the people who have to handle the waste on the way to ultimate disposal.
This program is free for residents of the WSWMD communities.
- Make a large warning label that says: "USED SYRINGES" and "DO NOT RECYCLE." Put the label on an empty PETE #1 plastic bottle like a soda bottle. (Studies show this type of container to be the most puncture resistant.)
- Carefully put each of your used syringes into the bottle.
- When it is full, put heavy tape over the closed bottle cap and bring it to The WSWMD Facility for no charge. Do NOT put the container in your recycling bin!
WSWMD is proud to provide the home health care community with this safe option for disposal.
Windham Solid Waste Management District
327 Old Ferry Rd., Brattleboro, VT 05301
Phone (802)257-0272 | Fax 257-5122 | E-mail recycle@wswmd.org