Returning Medical Sharps

If anyone in your household requires medical sharps due to their health condition, it is essential to dispose of them properly. Discarding them in the trash could result in needle stick injuries to household members, pets, housekeepers, janitors, and municipal workers. Improperly disposed of medical sharps may spread infections and cause soil contamination.

To avoid harm, use a sharps container with a biohazard symbol to store used sharps. Sharps containers are available at our collection locations. Once the container is full, return it to a pharmacy participating in HPSA’s free take-back programs.

HPSA operates Sharps Collection Programs in Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.