What to Do with Used Sharps in Delaware
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, the Delaware Solid Waste Authority accepts sharps during Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events. For more information about HHW Collection Events, call the Citizen's Response Line at 800-404-7080 or visit the DSWA website
Disposal locations in Delaware (11)
| Location Name | Address | City | Phone | Service Area | Residency Restriction | Provides Containers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event-Indian River High School (September 19th Only) | 29772 Armory Rd | Dagsboro, 19939 | 800-404-7080 | Delaware | Yes | No |
| Cheswold Collection Station | 54 Fork Branch Rd | Dover, 19904 | 800-404-7080 | Delaware | Yes | No |
| Jones Crossroads Landfill | 28560 Landfill Ln | Georgetown, 19947 | 800-404-7080 | Delaware | Yes | No |
| DSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event-Love Creek Elementary School (October 10th Only) | 19488 John J. Williams Hwy | Lewes, 19958 | 800-404-7080 | Delaware | Yes | No |
| DSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event-St. Anne's School (September 12th Only) | 211 Silver Lake Rd | Middletown, 19709 | 800-404-7080 | Delaware | Yes | No |
| DSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event-Milford Transfer Station (July 18th Only) | 1170 S DuPont Blvd | Milford, 19963 | 800-404-7080 | Delaware | Yes | No |
| Delaware Recycling Center | 1101 Lambson Ln | New Castle, 19720 | 800-404-7080 | Delaware | Yes | No |
| Newark Recycling Center | 470 Corporate Blvd | Newark, 19702 | 800-404-7080 | Delaware | Yes | No |
| DSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event-St Mark's High School (July 11th Only) | 2501 Pike Creek Rd | Wilmington, 19808 | 800-404-7080 | Delaware | Yes | No |
| DSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event-DelCastle High School (August 8th Only) | 1417 Newport Rd | Wilmington, 19804 | 800-404-7080 | Delaware | Yes | No |
| DSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event-Frawley Stadium (October 17th Only) | 801 Shipyard Dr | Wilmington, 19801 | 800-404-7080 | Delaware | 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.