What to Do with Used Sharps in Kentucky
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 Barren County, Boyle County, Breckinridge County, Calloway County, Edmonson County, Hart County, Logan County, McCracken County, Mercer County, Warren County and the City of Louisville.
Disposal locations in Kentucky (22)
| Location Name | Address | City | Phone | Service Area | Residency Restriction | Provides Containers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson County Health Center | 325 3rd St | Bardstown, 40004 | 502-348-3222 | Nelson County | No | Yes |
| Warren County Health Department | 1109 State St | Bowling Green, 42101 | 270-781-8039 x185 | Warren County | No | Yes |
| Edmonson County Health Department | 221 Mammoth Cave Rd | Brownsville, 42210 | 270-781-8039 x185 | Edmonson County | No | Yes |
| Boyle County Health Department Container Exchange Program *Appointment Required* | 448 S 3rd St | Danville, 40422 | 859-236-2053 | Boyle County | Yes | Yes |
| Barren County Health Department | 200 S Green St | Glasgow, 42142 | 270-781-8039 x185 | Barren County | No | Yes |
| Breckinridge County Health Department | 220 S Hardin St | Hardinsburg, 40143 | 270-756-5121 | Breckinridge County | No | No |
| Mercer County Health Department | 900 N College St | Harrodsburg, 40330 | 859-734-4522 | Mercer County | No | No |
| LaRue County Health Center | 215 E Main St | Hodgenville, 42748 | 270-358-3844 | LaRue County | No | Yes |
| Marion County Health Center | 516 N Spalding Ave | Lebanon, 40033 | 270-692-3398 | Marion County | No | Yes |
| Grayson County Health Center | 124 E White Oak St | Leitchfield, 42754 | 270-259-3141 | Grayson County | No | No |
| Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness | 400 E Gray St | Louisville, 40202 | 502-574-6520 | Louisville | No | No |
| The Salvation Army Louisville | 911 S Brook St | Louisville, 40203 | 502-671-4900 | Louisville | No | No |
| Shelby Park | 600 E Oak St | Louisville, 40203 | 502-574-6520 | Louisville | No | No |
| Portland Park | 640 N 27th St | Louisville, 40212 | 502-574-6520 | Louisville | No | No |
| Boone Square Park | 1935 Rowan St | Louisville, 40203 | 502-574-6520 | Louisville | No | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside My Pharmacy) | 170 Dr Arla Way | Louisville, 40229 | 502-277-1425 | Louisville | No | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Good Brothers Pharmacy) | 2306 W Market St | Louisville, 40212 | 502-362-0200 | Louisville | No | No |
| Hart County Health Department | 500 AA Whitman Ln | Munfordville, 42765 | 270-781-8039 x185 | Hart County | No | Yes |
| Murray-Calloway County Hospital | 803 Poplar St | Murray, 42071 | 270-762-1100 | Calloway County | No | No |
| Murray Fire Department Station #2 | 2075 US Hwy 641 N | Murray, 42071 | 270-761-0320 | Calloway County | No | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Davis Drugs) | 250 Lone Oak Rd | Paducah, 42001 | 270-443-1442 | McCracken County | No | No |
| Logan County Health Department | 151 S Franklin St | Russellville, 42276 | 270-781-8039 x185 | Logan County | No | 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.