What to Do with Used Sharps in Maryland
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 Baltimore, Baltimore County, Cecil County, Montgomery County, St. Mary's County and Washington County.
Disposal locations in Maryland (18)
| Location Name | Address | City | Phone | Service Area | Residency Restriction | Provides Containers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charm City Care Connection | 1214 N Wolfe St | Baltimore, 21213 | 443-478-3015 | Baltimore | No | Yes |
| St. Luke's Church | 800 W 36th St | Baltimore, 21211 | 410-396-4398 | Baltimore | No | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Fast Med Urgent Care & Primary Care) | 2827 Smith Ave | Baltimore, 21209 | 410-653-0300 | Baltimore | No | No |
| Amazing Grace Lutheran Church | 2424 McElderry St | Baltimore, 21205 | 410-396-4398 | Baltimore | No | No |
| Baltimore City Fire Department Station #47 | 2608 Washington Blvd | Baltimore, 21230 | 410-396-4398 | Baltimore | No | No |
| West Transfer Station | 5030 Reisterstown Rd | Baltimore, 21215 | 410-396-4398 | Baltimore | No | No |
| Northwest Transfer Station | 2840 Sisson St | Baltimore, 21211 | 410-396-4398 | Baltimore | No | No |
| Greater Baybrook Alliance | 3601 S Hanover St | Baltimore, 21255 | 410-396-4398 | Baltimore | No | No |
| Westbrook Liquor & Grocery Store | 2244 Annapolis Rd | Baltimore, 21230 | 410-396-4398 | Baltimore | No | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Live Hydration Spa Eldersburg) | 1532 Liberty Rd #104 | Eldersburg, 21784 | 443-291-5701 | Carroll County | No | No |
| Cecil County Central Landfill | 758 E Old Philadelphia Rd | Elkton, 21921 | 410-996-6275 | Cecil County | Yes | No |
| Cecil County Health Department *Appointment Required* | 401 Bow St | Elkton, 21921 | 433-245-3917 | Cecil County | Yes | Yes |
| Washington County Health Department-Division of Behavioral Health Services | 925 N Burhans Blvd | Hagerstown, 21742 | 240-313-3310 | Washington County | No | No |
| St Mary's County Health Department | 21580 Peabody St | Leonardtown, 20650 | 301-475-4330 | St Mary's County | Yes | No |
| St Mary's County Sheriff's Office | 23150 Leonard Hall Dr | Leonardtown, 20650 | 301-475-4040 | St Mary's County | No | No |
| St. Mary's County Health Hub | 21625 Great Mills Rd | Lexington Park, 20653 | 301-475-4330 | St Mary's County | Yes | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside TruHealth Pharmacy) | 18200 Georgia Ave Ste A | Olney, 20832 | 240-744-3320 | Montgomery County | No | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Glee Med Spa) | 2219 York Rd | Timonium, 21093 | 410-826-0800 | Baltimore 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.