What are Sharps?
Sharps are medical devices with sharp points or edges that can cut or puncture skin. They can be used at home, work, or while traveling to treat medical conditions like allergies, arthritis, cancer, diabetes, and more. Examples of sharps include needles, syringes, scalpel blades, lancets, blood vials, glass capillary tubes, and razor blades.
Sharps Disposal
California law prohibits the disposal of home-generated sharps waste in the trash or recycling containers and requires that all sharps waste be disposed of safely. You can find more information about sharps disposal at the CalRecycle website.
How to Safely Dispose of Sharps?
If thrown in the trash, sharps can injure waste collectors, expose the public to injury or disease, and clog sewers. You have options!
- Visit Tustin Pharmacy at 13400 Newport Avenue to request a sharps container.
- Contact CR&R at 714-372-8272 to request a free mail-back container.
- Order a free sharps container with mail-back materials by visiting sharpstakebackcalifornia.org or calling (844) 4-TAKE-BACK or (844) 482-5322.