What to Do with Used Sharps in North Dakota
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 Beulah, Fargo, Grand Forks, Harvey, Jamestown, Mandan, Minot and West Fargo.
Disposal locations in North Dakota (9)
| Location Name | Address | City | Phone | Service Area | Residency Restriction | Provides Containers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Country Community Health Center | 1312 Hwy 49 N | Beulah, 58523 | 701-873-4445 | Mercer County | No | No |
| Fargo Cass Public Health | 1240 25th St S | Fargo, 58103 | 701-241-1360 | Cass County | No | No |
| Fargo Cass Public Health Harm Reduction Center | 510 5th St N | Fargo, 58102 | 701-298-6982 | Cass County | No | No |
| Grand Forks Withdrawal Management Center | 207 S 4th St | Grand Forks, 58201 | 701-787-8129 | Grand Forks | No | No |
| St. Aloisius Medical Center | 325 Brewster St E | Harvey, 58341 | 701-324-5259 | Wells County | No | No |
| Western Plains Public Health Mandan | 403 Burlington St SE | Mandan, 58554 | 701-667-3370 | Morton County | No | No |
| First District Health Unit | 801 11th Ave SW | Minot, 58701 | 701-852-1376 | Minot | No | No |
| West Fargo Department of Sanitation | 117 8th St W | West Fargo, 58078 | 701-433-5400 | West Fargo | No | No |
| West Fargo Police Department | 800 4th Ave | West Fargo, 58078 | 701-433-5500 | West Fargo | 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.