Medical Sharps Update

As of July 1, 2005, Alameda County residents can dispose of their own "sharps" waste safely and conveniently at any of Alameda County's Household Hazardous Waste facilities, FREE!

Only home-generated sharps from Alameda County residents will be accepted. Sharps must be packaged in approved sharps containers. Proof of Alameda County residency is required.

Approved sharps containers are available from medical providers, local health plan pharmacies, most chain pharmacies and drugstores, and at Costco. Follow instructions for filling and sealing, and then bring the container to a Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Keep the container separate from any other waste, and let the greeter know you have sharps with you when you arrive.

Visit http://household-hazwaste.org, call 510-670-6460, or email HHWSharps@acgov.org for further information and a schedule.