What to Do with Used Sharps in Missouri
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 Buchanan County, Jefferson County, Platte County, Ripley County and St. Louis County.
Disposal locations in Missouri (10)
| Location Name | Address | City | Phone | Service Area | Residency Restriction | Provides Containers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Health Department-Arnold Office | 1818 Londell Rd | Arnold, 63010 | 636-797-3737 | Jefferson County | Yes | Yes |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside E & S Pharmacy) | 1105 Walnut St | Doniphan, 63935 | 573-996-7157 | Ripley County | No | No |
| Jefferson County Health Department-Hillsboro Office | 1515 Peach Tree Plaza Dr | Hillsboro, 63050 | 636-797-3737 | Jefferson County | Yes | Yes |
| Platte County Health Department | 7925 NW 110th St | Kansas City, 64153 | 816-858-2412 | Platte County | Yes | No |
| Pevely Medicine Shoppe | 8640 Commercial Blvd | Pevely, 63070 | 636-479-6100 | Jefferson County | Yes | Yes |
| North Jefferson County Ambulance District Office | 3131 Rock Creek Rd | Ridge, 63049 | 636-677-3399 | Jefferson County | Yes | Yes |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Phillips Family Pharmacy) | 2101 NW Platte Rd | Riverside, 64150 | 816-569-2125 | Platte County | No | No |
| Buchanan County Sheriff's Office | 501 Faraon St | St. Joseph, 64501 | 816-236-8812 | Buchanan County | No | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside LIVE Hydration Spa St. Louis) | 3828 S Lindbergh Blvd | St. Louis, 63127 | 314-470-9802 | St. Louis County | No | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside LiveWellMD Weight Loss) | 8730 Big Bend Blvd Ste E | Webster Groves, 63119 | 314-528-2221 | St. Louis 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.