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1. What are sharps?

"Sharps" is the name used to describe needles, syringes, and finger-prick lancets used outside the setting of hospitals and doctor's offices. For more information please call 765-472-7224.

2. How do I dispose of my sharps?

Sharps must be packaged in a strong, sealed container before taking them for disposal. For more information please call 765-472-7224.

3. When should I dispose of my sharps?

Seal the lid of your container when it is about 3/4 full and take it to one of the drop offs.

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4. Are sharps recyclable?

No! Sharps are not recyclable and should not be placed in a recycling bin. For more information please call 765-472-7224.

5. How do I prepare my sharps for disposal?

To properly prepare sharps for disposal:

-Use a container that is leak proof, shatterproof, and puncture resistant with a screw top. Good choices are durable plastic bottles such as empty detergent bottles. Bad choices are glass, aluminum, cardboard, or metal coffee cans with flimsy lids.

-Place sharps in the container immediately after using.

-Do not recap, bend, or break needles or lancets.

-Secure the screw top on the container and label it "SHARPS, Dispose of Properly" with a waterproof marker on the container or on masking tape over the container.

-An authorized medical waste company will dispose of your sharps in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

-Instead of making a sharps container, you may purchase one from your local pharmacy. You should also check with your health insurance provider to see if they will pay for or provide a sharps disposal container.

For more information please call 765-472-7224.

6. Where can I get a sharps container?

Instead of making a sharps container, you may purchase one from your local pharmacy. You should also check with your health insurance provider to see if they will pay for or provide a sharps disposal container. For more information please call 765-472-7224.

7. Where can I take my sharps to dispose of them?

You may now take your sharps to one of the following participating pharmacies during normal pharmacy hours:

Solid Waste District Office 

2651 West Logansport Road

Peru, IN 46970

Phone: 765-472-7224

CVS Pharmacy

2 South Broadway Street

Peru, IN 46970

Phone: 765-472-4367

8. Who may use this program to dispose of sharps?

This program is only open to residents of Miami County. Sharps will not be accepted from private physician's offices or healthcare agencies. For more information please call 765-472-7224.

9. How much will it cost me to dispose of my sharps?

The service is free of charge to all Miami County residents. The cost is covered by the Miami County Solid Waste District. For more information please call 765-472-7224.