What to Do with Used Sharps in Vermont
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 counties.
Disposal locations in Vermont (16)
| Location Name | Address | City | Phone | Service Area | Residency Restriction | Provides Containers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barre City Police Department | 15 4th St | Barre, 05641 | 802-476-6613 | Washington County | No | Yes |
| Berlin Police Department | 108 Shed Rd | Berlin, 05602 | 802-223-4401 | Washington County | No | No |
| Central Vermont Medical Center | 130 Fisher Rd | Berlin, 05602 | 802-371-4100 | Washington County | No | No |
| Windham Solid Waste Management District | 327 Old Ferry Rd | Brattleboro, 05301 | 802-257-0272 | Windham County | Yes | No |
| Bristol Village Police Department *Appointment Required* | 73 Munsill Ave | Bristol, 05443 | 802-453-2533 | Addison County | No | No |
| Orange County Sheriff's Department | 11 Rte 113 | Chelsea, 05038 | 802-685-4875 | Orange County | No | No |
| Grand Isle County Sheriff's Department | 10 Island Cir | Grand Isle, 05458 | 802-372-4482 | Grand Isle County | No | No |
| Hinesburg Police Department | 10322 Rt 116 | Hinesburg, 05461 | 802-482-3397 | Chittenden County | No | No |
| Brighton Police Department *Appointment Required* | 23 E Brighton Rd | Island Pond, 05846 | 802-733-4322 | Orleans County | No | No |
| Middlebury Police Department | 1 Lucius Shaw Ln | Middlebury, 05753 | 802-388-3191 | Addison County | No | No |
| Montpelier Police Department | 1 Pitkin Ct | Montpelier, 05602 | 802-223-3445 | Washington County | No | No |
| Washington County Sheriff's Department *Appointment Required* | 10 Elm St | Montpelier, 05602 | 802-223-3001 | Washington County | No | No |
| North Country Hospital | 189 Prouty Dr | Newport, 05855 | 802-334-7331 | Northern Essex, Orleans Counties | No | No |
| Richmond Police Department | 203 Bridge St | Richmond, 05477 | 802-434-2156 | Chittenden County | No | No |
| Rutland County Sheriff's Department | 88 Grove St | Rutland, 05701 | 802-775-8002 | Rutland County | No | No |
| Williston Fire Department | 645 Talcott Rd | Williston, 05495 | 802-878-5622 | Williston | 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.