Sharps Disposal & Exchange

Rules To Remember

• Sharps kiosks are designed for the safe collection of needles, syringes, and lancets.

• Kiosks are not designed for the safe disposal of loose sharps.

• Always use a sharps container or a puncture proof container, with a lid secured with duct tape.

Container Options for Sharps Kiosk

When possible, you should use an FDA approved sharps container. 
Community members can access free sharps containers for home-generated sharps at Shasta County's Public Healths Syringe Services Program.

If you don't have access to a sharps container follow the guidelines below.

• Use a puncture proof container (heavy-duty plastic)

• Use a container with a tight-fitting lid

• Secure lid with duct tap

• Label the container "Sharps"

Sharps Kiosk Educational Material

• Safety is The Point - Sharps Kiosk Provider Flyer

• Safety is The Point - Sharps Kiosk  mp4 Slides

• Be Smart with Sharps - Pamphlet 

Additional Disposal Options

• City of Redding Transfer Station 
  2255 Abernathy Lane in Redding on
  Thursdays - Saturdays from 9 am to 4 pm
  (530)224-6209

• Mayers Memorial Hospital
  43563 Hwy. 299 E., Fall River Mills
  (530) 336-5511 Ext. 1187

• Purchase mail-back sharps containers from your local pharmacy or online.

Contact: 
Community Development Coordinator | Shauna Stratton | sstratton@shastacounty.gov