To be safe and legal, dispose of home-generated sharps, needles, and syringes like this:

1. Place sharps in an empty, rigid plastic container, such as a laundry detergent bottle.

2. Tape the bottle’s cap shut with strong tape. Firmly attach a “Do Not Recycle” label to the bottle. You can print out the label and tape it to your bottle or call 802-828-1138 to request "Do Not Recycle" stickers for home-generated sharps.

3. Dispose of bottle in the trash. The Universal Recycling Law allows people to re-use rigid plastic bottles to dispose of home-generated sharps. More info on sharp disposal and regulated medical waste can be found here.

Regular household trash fees may apply.