SHARPS
Needle Collection Program
The
SHARPS Program is a FREE service for residents of LaPorte County,
Indiana to collect and dispose of needles which otherwise would
be placed in the trash. Lake Michigan Districts operates a mobile
unit which changes location throughout LaPorte County.
Why
not throw my used SHARPS in the trash?
Needles can
be infectious waste material that could contaminate sanitary employees,
landfill workers, or children who may take them from the trash.
Let's do our part and dispose of them correctly!
Is
this program Confidential?
Yes! You will
be asked to sign in as we do all residents who bring in household
hazardous waste. However, this is voluntary.
How
do I dispose on my SHARPS?
Bring your
SHARPS in a sealed container to the collection site. Our trained
technician will accept and dispose of all SHARPS. We will then
give you a FREE SHARPS container to take home with you. All residents
of LaPorte County can use our FREE program. SHARPS are accepted
during our scheduled Household
Hazardous Waste Collection dates.
This
program is funded entirely by your Solid Waste District.
This
program is for households only and is NOT open to businesses.
