HOME GENERATED SHARPS DISPOSAL PROGRAM
The importance of proper disposal of home generated medical sharps waste is becoming
more evident each day as more and more hypodermic needles and other medical waste is
found in the waste stream daily by City solid waste workers.
The City of Redlands is proud to be one of only a few cities in California who offer a
program to help residents responsibly dispose of needles, syringes, lancets and other
sharp objects used in the personal administration of prescription medications at home.
The City of Redlands Home Generated Sharps Disposal Program will accept for proper
disposal at no charge, sharps containers from Redlands residents at the Redlands Fire
Station #1 only, however, empty containers are available at all locations shown below.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Free sharps containers are available to City of Redlands residents ONLY, at
Redlands Fire Stations #1, located at 525 E. Citrus Avenue from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
daily. (Proof of residency is required)
2. When the container is approximately ¾ full, simply take it to Redlands Fire
Station #1, located at 525 E. Citrus Avenue from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. You will
be given an empty container in return.
SHARPS/NEEDLE SAFETY TIPS
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Put sharps into the proper disposal container immediately after use.
Do not try to bend or break the needle or syringe.
Do not put the cap back on the needle.
Do not dispose of exposed sharps in your regular trash.
KEEP ALL SHARPS AND DISPOSAL
CONTAINERS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN