What to Do with Used Sharps in Alaska
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 several locations, including Anchorage, Juneau, Kenai Peninsula Borough and Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
Disposal locations in Alaska (10)
| Location Name | Address | City | Phone | Service Area | Residency Restriction | Provides Containers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Alaska Medical Center Health Park | 3841 Piper St | Anchorage, 99508 | 907-212-5815 | Anchorage, Eagle River | No | No |
| MSB Transfer Station-Big Lake | 13582 W Hollywood Rd | Big Lake, 99652 | 907-861-7611 | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Yes | No |
| Fairbanks Sharps Collection Program | City Resident Pickup | Fairbanks, 99701 | 907-459-6770 | Fairbanks | Yes | Yes |
| Megan's Place at South Peninsula Hospital *Appointment Required* | 4014 Lake St | Homer, 99603 | 907-841-7204 | Kenai Peninsula Borough | No | No |
| Capital City Fire Rescue Station #1 | 820 Glacier Ave | Juneau, 99801 | 907-586-5322 | Juneau | No | No |
| Capital City Fire Rescue Station #3 | 1700 Crest Ave | Juneau, 99801 | 907-586-5322 | Juneau | No | No |
| Lemon Creek Household Hazardous Waste Facility | 5600 Tonsgard Ct | Juneau, 99801 | 907-780-6691 | Juneau, Lemon Creek | Yes | No |
| Matanuska-Susitna Central Landfill | 1201 N 49th State St | Palmer, 99645 | 907-861-7600 | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Yes | No |
| Providence Seward Medical Center | 417 1st Ave | Seward, 99664 | 907-224-5205 | Kenai Peninsula Borough | No | No |
| Central Peninsula Hospital | 250 Hospital Pl | Soldotna, 99669 | 907-714-4404 | Kenai Peninsula Borough | No | Yes |
Please note that SafeNeedleDisposal.org is not affiliated with these facilities or programs. Contact the individual facility to confirm hours of operation and requirements.