What to Do with Used Sharps in Idaho
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 Blaine County, Cassia County, Gooding County, Jerome County, Kootenai County, Lincoln County, Minidoka County and Twin Falls County.
Disposal locations in Idaho (19)
| Location Name | Address | City | Phone | Service Area | Residency Restriction | Provides Containers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Transfer Station | 760 S Hwy 77 | Albion, 83311 | 208-673-6610 | Cassia County | Yes | No |
| Almo Transfer Station | 2480 S Elba Almo Rd | Almo, 83312 | 208-638-5565 | Cassia County | Yes | No |
| Central District Health Boise | 707 N Armstrong Pl | Boise, 83704 | 208-375-5211 | Ada, Boise, Elmore, Valley Counties | No | No |
| Boise Fire Department Station #5 | 212 S 16th St | Boise, 83702 | 208-384-4035 | Ada, Boise, Elmore, Valley Counties | No | No |
| Terry Reilly Health Services | 300 S 23rd St | Boise, 83702 | 208-344-3512 | Ada, Boise, Elmore, Valley Counties | No | No |
| West End Transfer Station | 4200 N 900 E | Buhl, 83316 | 208-543-4054 | Twin Falls County | Yes | No |
| Carey Transfer Station | 1675 S 1800 E | Carey, 83320 | 208-823-4308 | Blaine County | Yes | No |
| Ramsey Transfer Station | 3330 N Ramsey Rd | Coeur d'Alene, 83815 | 208-446-1430 | Kootenai County | Yes | No |
| Ohio Gulch Transfer Station | 110 Ohio Gulch Rd | Hailey, 83333 | 208-788-2351 | Blaine County | Yes | No |
| Jerome County Transfer Station | 1178 Hwy 25 | Jerome, 83338 | 208-825-4150 | Jerome County | Yes | No |
| Malta Transfer Station | 2450 E 1760 South | Malta, 83342 | 208-645-2675 | Cassia County | Yes | No |
| Meridian Transfer Station | 2130 W Franklin Rd | Meridian, 83642 | 208-345-1265 | Meridian | Yes | Yes |
| Central District Health Mountain Home | 520 E 8th St | Mountain Home, 83647 | 208-587-4407 | Ada, Boise, Elmore, Valley Counties | No | No |
| Oakley Transfer Station | 985 S Worthington | Oakley, 83346 | 208-539-0342 | Cassia County | Yes | No |
| Prairie Transfer Station | 15580 W Prairie Ave | Post Falls, 83854 | 208-446-1430 | Kootenai County | Yes | No |
| Minidoka County Transfer Station | 325 N 400 W | Rupert, 83350 | 208-438-5593 | Minidoka County | Yes | No |
| Lincoln County Transfer Station | 120 N Hwy 75 | Shoshone, 83352 | 208-731-8510 | Lincoln County | Yes | No |
| Twin Falls Transfer Station | 2186 Orchard Dr E | Twin Falls, 83301 | 208-734-3139 | Twin Falls County | Yes | No |
| Gooding County Transfer Station | 2743 Hwy 46 | Wendell, 83355 | 208-536-2181 | Gooding County | 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.