Disposal of syringes, needles and lancets is regulated, these items are called ‘sharps’ and can carry hepatitis, HIV and other harmful substances.
We will only accept syringes that are in either a sharps container or a strong plastic container such as laundry detergent bottles or bleach bottles. We will not accept loose needles or needles in soft plastic containers, such as Ziploc bags and soda bottles. If needed, our offices can provide sharps containers at no cost.
For more options, check out your local sharps disposal options in Pullman.
Whitman County Public Health’s anonymous needle exchange program provides one-for-one exchange of used syringes for new ones. Exchanging used syringes helps lower the risk of HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C transmission.
We will only accept syringes that are in either a sharps container or a strong plastic container such as laundry detergent bottles or bleach bottles. We will not accept loose needles or needles in soft plastic containers, such as Ziploc bags and soda bottles.
If needed, our offices can provide sharps containers and wound care supplies at no cost.
If you have any questions, please call us at (509) 397-6280 or email us at CommunityHealth@whitmancounty.gov.