Sharps & Syringes
NEVER PLACE SHARPS IN A CURBSIDE RECYCLING BIN OR THE TRASH!
Sharps & Syringes Printable Info Card (PDF)
Request Info Card And/Or Container Label By Mail
Syringes/sharps must be in approved sharps containers or sturdy alternatives (two liter plastic bottles, rugged laundry soap bottles, etc.). All containers should be capped and labeled "SHARPS". They can be dropped off at local hospitals, nursing homes and emergency rooms. Click here for more info and drop off locations. No appointment is necessary to drop off sharps/syringes at ecopark.
Applicators, sensors, and other self-injectable pens of any type (including DEXCOM G7) can also be brought to ecopark for proper disposal.
WM also offers a mail in program for syringes/sharps. Click here for more information.
ecopark and the following local police stations accept sharps/syringes at the regularly scheduled times and locations listed below.
Only sharps and syringes generated by residents of Monroe County are accepted at the ecopark and local police stations. Sharps and syringes generated by medical facilities, veterinary clinics, not for profits and small businesses are not accepted.
NEW Interactive Sharps/Syringes, Pharmaceuticals, and Electronic Waste Disposal Sites Map - Do you have any old or expired medications, sharps and syringes that need to be disposed, or leftover electronic waste? Can't make it to ecopark during normal collection hours? Click the link above to access an interactive map that lists alternative dropoff locations for these items around Monroe County. Before visiting any alternate dropoff location, make sure to call to confirm availability and hours of operation.
Local Police Stations
Brockport PD
One Clinton St. 14420
M-F 8am-4pm
(excluding holidays)
East Rochester PD
317 Main St. 14445
M-F 8:30am-6pm
(excluding holidays)
Ogden PD
269 Ogden Center Rd. 14559
M-F 8am-4:30pm
(excluding holidays)
