What to Do with Used Sharps in Arizona
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 Cochise County, Gila County, Maricopa County, Pinal County, and Santa Cruz County.
Disposal locations in Arizona (18)
| Location Name | Address | City | Phone | Service Area | Residency Restriction | Provides Containers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Junction Police Department | 1001 N Idaho Rd | Apache Junction, 85119 | 480-982-8260 | Pinal County | No | No |
| Pinal County Fire and Medical Authority | 14022 S Sunland Gin Rd | Arizona City, 85123 | 520-466-5542 | Pinal County | No | No |
| Cochise Health and Social Services-Benson Clinic | 126 W 5th St | Benson, 85602 | 520-586-8200 | Cochise County | No | Yes |
| Cochise Health and Social Services-Bisbee Clinic | 1415 Melody Ln | Bisbee, 85603 | 520-432-9400 | Cochise County | No | Yes |
| HealthCare Medical Waste Services | 1305 N VIP Blvd | Casa Grande, 85122 | 520-316-9207 | Pinal County | No | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Wellspring Integrative Medicine) *Appointment Required* | 50 S Kyrene Rd Ste 1 | Chandler, 85226 | 480-207-6489 | Maricopa County | No | No |
| Cochise Health and Social Services-Douglas Clinic | 1012 N G Ave | Douglas, 85607 | 520-805-5600 | Cochise County | No | Yes |
| Flagstaff Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day (October 24th Only) | 2625 N King St | Flagstaff, 86004 | 928-213-2144 | Coconino County | No | No |
| Florence Police Department | 425 N Pinal St | Florence, 85132 | 520-868-7613 | Pinal County | No | No |
| Gila County Public Health Department-Globe Office | 5515 S Apache Ave | Globe, 85501 | 928-402-8811 | Gila County | Yes | Yes |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Clarity Med Spa and Wellness) | 4111 E Valley Auto Dr Unit 101 | Mesa, 85206 | 480-442-0561 | Maricopa County | No | No |
| Gila County Public Health Department-Payson Office | 110 W Main St | Payson, 85541 | 928-474-1210 | Gila County | Yes | Yes |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside INJX Bar Aesthetics and Wellness) | 10200 W Happy Valley Pkwy Ste 125 | Peoria, 85383 | 480-737-5076 | Peoria | No | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Collab Med Spa Scottsdale) | 10893 N Scottsdale Rd | Scottsdale, 85254 | 480-389-2898 | Maricopa County | No | No |
| Cochise Health and Social Services-Sierra Vista Clinic | 4115 E Foothills Dr | Sierra Vista, 85635 | 520-803-3900 | Cochise County | No | Yes |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Novare Med Spa) | 5956 E Pima St Unit 120 | Tucson, 85712 | 520-372-7489 | Pima County | No | No |
| Cochise Health and Social Services-Willcox Clinic | 450 S Haskell Ave | Willcox, 85643 | 520-384-7100 | Cochise County | No | Yes |
| Williams Police Department | 501 W Rte 66 | Williams, 86046 | 928-635-4461 | Williams | Yes | 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.