Washington

Washington residents – except for residents of Seattle and Snohomish Counties – may dispose of used household sharps in their regular household trash.

  • If you live in Seattle or Snohomish Counties, use the ZIP Code locator to find a drop off site for your sealed container.
  • If there is no program near you, contact your local health department or solid waste department for direction.

Step 1

 

Place them in a strong, plastic container, like a laundry detergent or bleach bottle.

Step 2

 

When the container is 75% full, seal it tightly with duct tape and label it “DO NOT RECYCLE.”

Step 3

 

Place the container in the regular household trash.

Important

  • Never flush household sharps down the toilet.
  • Do not throw used household sharps in recycling.
  • Do not throw loose needles and household sharps in the household trash before they are placed in a strong, plastic container.

   

OR

   

Find a Container Disposal Location Near You

Washington State Guidelines

Seattle County residents can find more information here. Snohomish County residents can find more information here. Other Washington residents can find sharps management information here.