Household Sharps Acceptance Policy

Southern Idaho Solid Waste District (SISW) accepts the disposal of household needles and syringes. Needles, syringes, and other regulated medical waste from medical institutions and/or caregivers WILL NOT be accepted. To protect the safety of our personnel, please follow these instructions:

  1. Used needles and syringes should be placed in a puncture-proof, leak-proof container with a tight-fitting lid. Appropriate containers include red sharps containers (available from most pharmacies for $3-$5) or a heavy plastic bottle (such as a laundry detergent bottle).
  2. Bleach or another disinfecting solution should be added until the container is at least a quarter of the way full.
  3. When the container is full, make sure the lid is on tight, and apply heavy tape (duct tape or packaging tape) to ensure that the lid remains sealed.
  4. Take the sealed container directly to your nearest transfer station, and alert the operator on duty that you are disposing of used needles and syringes.
  5. Please see the site attendant for instructions once on site.
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