What to Do with Used Sharps in Ohio
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 Franklin County, Licking County, Mahoning County, Miami County, Summit County and Wood County.
Disposal locations in Ohio (33)
| Location Name | Address | City | Phone | Service Area | Residency Restriction | Provides Containers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit County Public Health Department-Akron | 1867 W Market St Bldg C | Akron, 44313 | 330-926-5600 | Summit County | Yes | Yes |
| Wood County Memorial Hospital Container Exchange Program *Appointment Required* | 950 W Wooster St | Bowling Green, 43402 | 419-354-8923 | Wood County | No | Yes |
| ERG Recycling Center-Bowling Green | 527 Woodland Cir | Bowling Green, 43402 | 419-354-6110 | Wood County | No | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Heritage Square Pharmacy) | 977 Cherry St E | Canal Fulton, 44614 | 330-854-4949 | — | No | No |
| SWAP Program at Canton City Public Health Department | 832 McKinley Ave N Ste B | Canton, 44703 | 330-489-3322 | Stark County | No | No |
| Carroll County General Health District | 301 Moody Ave SW | Carrollton, 44615 | 330-627-4866 | Carroll County | No | No |
| The Centers Uptown | 12201 Euclid Ave | Cleveland, 44106 | 216-721-4010 | Cleveland | No | Yes |
| The Centers West | 3929 Rocky River Dr | Cleveland, 44111 | 216-252-5800 | Cleveland | No | Yes |
| Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services-East Opportunity Center | 1055 Mount Vernon Ave | Columbus, 43203 | 614-212-1993 | Franklin County | No | No |
| Safe Point | 1267 W Broad St | Columbus, 43222 | 614-460-1406 | Franklin County | No | No |
| Columbus Public Health | 240 Parsons Ave | Columbus, 43215 | 614-645-7417 | Franklin County | No | No |
| John Maloney Health Center | 1905 Parsons Ave | Columbus, 43207 | 614-586-4159 | Franklin County | No | No |
| Columbus Metropolitan Library Hilltop Branch | 511 S Hague Ave | Columbus, 43204 | 614-645-2275 | Franklin County | No | No |
| Columbus Fire Department Station #18 | 1630 Cleveland Ave | Columbus, 43211 | 614-221-3132 | Franklin County | No | No |
| Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services-Northland Community Opportunity Center | 1721 Northland Park Ave | Columbus, 43229 | 844-640-6446 | Franklin County | No | No |
| Maryhaven | 1791 Alum Creek Dr | Columbus, 43207 | 614-445-8131 | Franklin County | No | No |
| Columbus Fire Department Station #17 | 2250 W Broad St | Columbus, 43204 | 614-221-3132 | Franklin County | No | No |
| Netcare Access | 199 S Central Ave | Columbus, 43223 | 614-276-2273 | Franklin County | No | No |
| Dodge Community Center | 667 Sullivant Ave | Columbus, 43222 | 614-724-8151 | Franklin County | No | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Alliance Chiropractic Center and Acupuncture) | 607 S Hamilton Rd | Columbus, 43213 | 614-235-8199 | Columbus | No | No |
| Crosby's Drugs | 2609 N High St | Columbus, 43202 | 614-263-9424 | Columbus | No | Yes |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Drug Store Pharmacy) | 2940 Groveport Rd | Columbus, 43207 | 614-491-3446 | Columbus | No | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Kaup Pharmacy Fort Recovery) | 102 Wayne St | Fort Recovery, 45846 | 800-686-2314 | Mercer County | No | No |
| Licking County Health Department | 675 Price Rd | Newark, 43055 | 740-349-6535 | Licking County | Yes | No |
| North Ridgeville Police Department | 7070 Ranger Way | North Ridgeville, 44039 | 440-490-2001 | North Ridgeville | No | No |
| Piqua Police Department | 100 N Wayne St | Piqua, 45356 | 937-778-2027 | Miami County | No | No |
| Summit County Public Health Department-WIC Clinic | 739 Graham Rd | Stow, 44224 | 330-926-5726 | Summit County | Yes | Yes |
| Foltz Parkway Transfer Station | 16099 Foltz Pkwy | Strongsville, 44149 | 440-572-7590 | Strongsville | Yes | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Franklin Park Pharmacy) | 4020 Secor Rd | Toledo, 43623 | 567-315-8780 | Toledo | No | No |
| Miami County Public Health Department | 510 W Water St | Troy, 45373 | 937-573-3500 | Miami County | Yes | No |
| Miami County Sanitary Engineering Department | 2200 N County Rd 25A | Troy, 45373 | 937-440-5653 | Miami County | Yes | No |
| Warren Public Health Clinic | 258 E Market St | Warren, 44481 | 330-841-2596 | Warren | Yes | No |
| Mahoning County Laboratory Services | 116 Westchester Dr | Youngstown, 44515 | 330-270-2855 x4 | Mahoning 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.