What to Do with Used Sharps in Arkansas
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 Ashley County, Benton County, Jackson County, Madison County, and Washington County.
Disposal locations in Arkansas (10)
| Location Name | Address | City | Phone | Service Area | Residency Restriction | Provides Containers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County Convenience Center | 5702 Brookside Rd | Bentonville, 72712 | 479-795-0751 | Benton County | Yes | Yes |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Gammel's Clinic Pharmacy) | 909 Unity Rd | Crossett, 71635 | 870-364-5100 | Ashley County | No | No |
| Fairfield Bay Police Department | 101 Little Rock Dr | Fairfield Bay, 72088 | 501-884-6005 | Fairfield Bay | No | No |
| Fort Smith Household Hazardous Waste Facility | 5900 Commerce Rd | Fort Smith, 72916 | 479-784-2350 | Fort Smith | Yes | No |
| Madison County Solid Waste and Recycling Facility | 173 Madison 6553 | Huntsville, 72740 | 479-738-6351 | Madison County | Yes | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside iCareRx Pharmacy) | 1117 McLain St Ste 400 | Newport, 72112 | 870-523-5555 | Jackson County | No | No |
| Boston Mountain Solid Waste District-Prairie Grove Drop-Off Center | 11398 Bond Rd | Prairie Grove, 72753 | 479-846-3005 | Madison, Washington Counties | Yes | No |
| Rogers Recycling Center | 2307 N Arkansas St | Rogers, 72756 | 479-795-0751 | Benton County | Yes | Yes |
| Siloam Springs Transfer Station | 1108 E Ashley St | Siloam Springs, 72761 | 479-795-0751 | Benton County | Yes | Yes |
| Boston Mountain Solid Waste District-Springdale Drop-Off Center | 1809 S Lowell Rd | Springdale, 72764 | 479-846-3005 | Madison, Washington Counties | Yes | 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.