Safe Needle Disposal in Vermont | Vermont Department of Health

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Safe Needle Disposal in Vermont
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Safe Needle Disposal in Vermont
If you are stuck by someone else’s needle:
Wash the wound well with soap and water.
Seek medical attention right away.
Found a needle?
With a few simple steps, it's OK to throw it away!
Learn what to do:
Put on heavy-duty gloves and use pliers or tongs to place the needle in a thick plastic container like a laundry detergent bottle.
Screw on the lid and seal it well with strong tape, like duct tape.
Write “Do Not Recycle” on the container and throw it away in the regular trash.
Important Links
Find Needle Disposal Sites (VT 2-1-1)
Vermont Waste Guide (Agency Natural Resources)
Used Sharp Disposal for Vermont (SafeNeedleDisposal.org)
Community Options for Safe Needle Disposal (EPA)
Find Syringe Services Programs near you
Stay safe on Green Up Day
What To Do With A Found Needle
With a few simple steps, it’s OK to throw it away!
With a few simple steps, it’s OK to throw it away!
Learn how to dispose of prescription drugs
Community Facilities
Vermont schools, businesses, organizations, licensed health care providers and veterinarians are required to follow the
Agency of Natural Resources' Regulated Medical Waste Procedure
.
The proper disposal method depends on how much regulated medical waste is produced or gathered.
Questions?
Call 2-1-1
for safe needle disposal locations in your area.
Contact your local waste management district.
Contact Us
Substance Use Programs (DSU)
Vermont Department of Health
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-8340
802-651-1550
[email protected]
Topics:
Healthy Communities
Last Updated:
April 2, 2026