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How to Dispose of Sharps in Your State

Virginia


Step 1: Put sharps in a container

Put used sharps in a heavy-duty, plastic container.
See: List of acceptable containers. Loose sharps should never be thrown into the trash or toilet.
Step 2: Seal the container

When the container is about three-quarters (¾) full, put the lid on, seal it with duct tape, and label: DO NOT RECYCLE.
Step 3: Trash the container

Put the sealed plastic container in the household trash - do not recycle! If a trash collector is reluctant to collect a red sharps container, refer them to your state waste agency.
Additional Information
  • If you have a needle clipper, it can be disposed of according to your state or local regulations when full. See: More information on needle clippers.
  • Sharps that retract after use, or are very small, should be disposed of like all other sharps.
State Guidelines for Virginia

If you would like to bring your sealed container to a community sharps disposal program, there are drop-off locations in Chesterfield County, Fairfax County, Fauquier County, Henrico County, Loudoun County, Mathews County, Prince William County, Rockingham County, Shenandoah County, and Warren County.

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued the following guidelines for household-generated sharps:Click Here to Open

State guidelines provided courtesy of NeedyMeds via SafeNeedleDisposal.org.

Looking for more sharps disposal options?

Sharps users may be able to take their filled sharp container to local collections sites, however, sites may be limited in some areas. If available, sharps disposal options in your area can be found using our Locator tool.

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