What to Do with Used Sharps in Georgia
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!
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 Athens-Clarke County, Candler County, Cherokee County, Cobb County, Fayette County, Floyd County, Fulton County, Whitfield County and the City of Atlanta.
Disposal locations in Georgia (12)
| Location Name | Address | City | Phone | Service Area | Residency Restriction | Provides Containers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens-Clarke County CHaRM Center (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials) | 1005 College Ave | Athens, 30601 | 706-613-3501 x4 | Athens-Clarke County | No | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Art of Healing Atlanta) | 1709 Ridgeway Ave NW | Atlanta, 30318 | 404-355-1662 | Atlanta | No | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Little Five Points Pharmacy) | 484 Moreland Ave NE | Atlanta, 30307 | 404-524-4466 | Atlanta | No | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Living Well Pharmacy) | 3736 Mike Padgett Hwy | Augusta, 30906 | 706-262-8241 | Richmond County | No | No |
| Columbus Department of Public Works Needle Collection Program *Appointment Required* | City Resident Pickup | Columbus, 31901 | 706-653-4000 | Columbus | Yes | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Preferred Cherokee Pharmacy of Dalton) | 1506 N Thornton Ave | Dalton, 30720 | 706-278-6600 | Whitfield County | No | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside SUR MedSpa) | 2595 Sandy Plains Rd Ste 109 | Marietta, 30066 | 678-824-2274 | Cherokee County | No | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside IHS Pharmacy) | 150 S Leroy St | Metter, 30439 | 912-685-2803 | Candler County | No | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Hornburg Holistics Acupuncture) | 5041 Dallas Hwy | Powder Springs, 30127 | 770-309-9239 | Cobb County | No | No |
| Floyd County Health Department | 16 E 12th St | Rome, 30161 | 706-295-6123 | Floyd County | Yes | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Art of Healing Sandy Springs) | 154 W Belle Isle Rd NE | Sandy Springs, 30342 | 470-552-4343 | Fulton County | No | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Healthy Body and Soul Acupuncture) *Appointment Required* | 3465 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd | Suwanee, 30024 | 470-266-1550 | Gwinnett 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.