What to Do with Used Sharps in Nebraska
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 the City of Lincoln, the City of Omaha, Dodge County and York County.
Disposal locations in Nebraska (6)
| Location Name | Address | City | Phone | Service Area | Residency Restriction | Provides Containers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Lincoln Pharmacy) | 3300 A St | Lincoln, 68510 | 402-817-7978 | Lincoln | No | No |
| Under the Sink Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility | 4001 S 120th St | Omaha, 68137 | 402-444-7465 | Douglas, Sarpy Counties | Yes | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Live Hydration Spa Legacy) | 17010 Wright Plaza Ste 145 | Omaha, 68130 | 402-804-8555 | Omaha | No | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Scribner Drugstore) | 416 Main St | Scribner, 68057 | 402-664-3133 | Dodge County | No | No |
| Northeast Nebraska Health Department | 801 Milo Dr | Wayne, 68787 | 402-375-2200 | Wayne County | No | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Charlie's U-Save Pharmacy) | 2029 N Lincoln Ave | York, 68467 | 402-362-4429 | York 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.