What to Do with Used Sharps in New Hampshire
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 several cities and towns.
Disposal locations in New Hampshire (16)
| Location Name | Address | City | Phone | Service Area | Residency Restriction | Provides Containers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Transfer Station | 77 Chubbuck Rd | Bedford, 03110 | 603-472-4563 | Bedford | Yes | No |
| Claremont Police Department | 58 Opera House Sq | Claremont, 03743 | 603-542-9538 | Sullivan County | No | No |
| Derry Transfer Station | 43 Transfer Ln | Derry, 03038 | 603-432-4650 | Derry | Yes | No |
| Hooksett Transfer Station | 210 W River Rd | Hooksett, 03106 | 603-669-5198 | Hooksett | Yes | No |
| Lebanon Police Department | 36 Poverty Ln | Lebanon, 03766 | 603-448-1212 | Grafton County | No | No |
| Litchfield Transfer Station | 1 Recycling Way | Litchfield, 03052 | 603-424-6900 | Litchfield | Yes | No |
| Londonderry Police Department | 268A Mammoth Rd | Londonderry, 03053 | 603-432-1118 | Londonderry | Yes | No |
| Moultonborough Transfer Station | 253 Holland St | Moultonborough, 03254 | 603-476-8800 | Moultonborough | Yes | No |
| Southern NH Medical Center | 8 Prospect St | Nashua, 03060 | 603-577-2547 | Hillsborough County | No | No |
| St. Joseph Hospital | 172 Kinsley St | Nashua, 03061 | 603-882-3000 | Hillsborough County | No | No |
| Sullivan County Sheriff's Office | 14 Main St | Newport, 03773 | 603-863-4200 | Sullivan County | No | No |
| Pelham Transfer Station | 74 Newcomb Field Pkwy | Pelham, 03076 | 603-635-3964 | Pelham | Yes | No |
| Rindge Police Department | 158 Main St | Rindge, 03461 | 603-899-5009 | Rindge | Yes | No |
| Sunapee Transfer Station | 23 Edgemont Rd | Sunapee, 03782 | 603-763-4614 | Sunapee | Yes | No |
| Lebanon Solid Waste Facility | 370 Plainfield Rd | West Lebanon, 03784 | 603-298-6486 | Authorized NH and VT communities | Yes | No |
| Windham Transfer Station | 2 Ledge Rd | Windham, 03087 | 603-426-5102 | Windham | 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.
