What to Do with Used Sharps in Alabama
Put used sharps in a strong, plastic container that is puncture proof
Have a needle clipper? When the needle clipper is full, it can be disposed of according to your state or local regulations. More information can be found here.
Put the plastic container in the household trash - don't recycle!
If a trash collector is reluctant to collect a red sharps container, refer them to your state waste agency.
Sharps should never be thrown loosely into the trash or toilet.
Sharps that retract after use, or are very small, should be disposed of like all other sharps.
If you would like to bring your sealed container to a community sharps disposal program, there are drop-off locations in Covington County, Elmore County, Madison County and the City of Birmingham.
Disposal locations in Alabama (11)
| Location Name | Address | City | Phone | Service Area | Residency Restriction | Provides Containers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Darby's Village Pharmacy) | 301 E 3 Notch St | Andalusia, 36420 | 334-222-8825 | Covington County | No | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Village Drug Company) | 300 Carlow Ln | Birmingham, 35242 | 205-713-8393 | Birmingham | No | No |
| Star Discount Pharmacy-Gurley | 6124 Hwy 72 E Ste A | Gurley, 35748 | 256-776-7360 | Gurley | No | Yes |
| Huntsville Household Hazardous Waste Facility | 1055 A Cleaner Way | Huntsville, 35805 | 256-883-3964 | Huntsville, Madison, Madison County | Yes | Yes |
| Star Discount Pharmacy-Five Points | 704 Pratt Ave NE | Huntsville, 35801 | 256-534-1118 | Huntsville | No | Yes |
| Star Discount Pharmacy-Bailey Cove | 7900 Bailey Cove Rd SE | Huntsville, 35802 | 256-650-2335 | Huntsville | No | Yes |
| Huntington Pharmacy | 11220 Memorial Pkwy SW Ste R | Huntsville, 35803 | 256-882-7979 | Huntsville | No | Yes |
| Propst Discount Drugs | 717 Pratt Ave | Huntsville, 35801 | 256-539-7443 | Huntsville | No | Yes |
| Star Discount Pharmacy-Madison | 8020 Hwy 72 | Madison, 35758 | 256-721-0739 | Madison | No | Yes |
| Star Discount Pharmacy-Meridianville | 12078 Hwy 231 | Meridianville, 35759 | 256-829-0209 | Meridianville | No | Yes |
| Elmore Community Hospital | 500 Hospital Dr | Wetumpka, 36092 | 334-567-4311 | Elmore County | No | No |
Please note that SafeNeedleDisposal.org is not affiliated with these facilities or programs. Contact the individual facility to confirm hours of operation and requirements.