What to Do with Used Sharps in Oklahoma
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.
At this time, SafeNeedleDisposal.org knows of community-sponsored sharps disposal programs in Durant, Edmond, Midwest City, Norman, Sapulpa, Stillwater, Tahlequah and Tulsa.
Disposal locations in Oklahoma (13)
| Location Name | Address | City | Phone | Service Area | Residency Restriction | Provides Containers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durant Sharps Disposal Program *Appointment Required* | City Resident Pickup | Durant, 74701 | 580-931-6659 | Durant | Yes | Yes |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Thrifty Pharmacy Edmond) | 230 S Santa Fe Ave | Edmond, 73003 | 405-715-4405 | Edmond | No | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Rose Rock Pharmacy) | 12100 S Yukon Ave | Glenpool, 74033 | 918-321-4054 | Glenpool | No | No |
| Midwest City Sharps Disposal Program *Appointment Required* | City Resident Mail-Back | Midwest City, 73110 | 405-739-1066 | Midwest City | Yes | No |
| Muskogee Household Pollutant Collection Event-City Material Yard (October 10th Only) | 1503 S Cherokee St | Muskogee, 74403 | 918-684-6340 | Muskogee | Yes | No |
| City of Norman Household Hazardous Waste Facility *Appointment Required* | 3803 Chautauqua Ave | Norman, 73072 | 405-366-5463 | Norman | Yes | No |
| Medical Waste Pros (inside Thrifty Pharmacy OKC) | 10904 N May Ave L | Oklahoma City, 73120 | 405-751-2852 | Oklahoma City | No | No |
| Stillwater Convenience Center-Pilot Program | 807 S Perkins Rd | Stillwater, 74074 | 405-533-8458 | Stillwater | Yes | Yes |
| Cherokee County Health Services Council | 135 N Muskogee Ave | Tahlequah, 74464 | 918-506-4058 | Cherokee County | No | Yes |
| HOPE Testing Clinic | 4720 E 51st St | Tulsa, 74135 | 918-749-8378 | Tulsa | No | Yes |
| OKHRA Sharps Kiosk at Trinity Episcopal Church | 501 S Cincinnati Ave | Tulsa, 74103 | 539-525-0553 | Tulsa | No | No |
| OKHRA Sharps Kiosk | 10 N Guthrie Ave | Tulsa, 74103 | 539-525-0553 | Tulsa | No | No |
| BeHeard Movement | 7216 E Admiral Pl | Tulsa, 74115 | 918-992-0212 | Tulsa | 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.