Q: I have prescription medication that is injected into the skin and have sharps containers that are full. The pharmacy company I currently receive my medication from is telling me that I have to find out where I can dispose of my full containers locally — they do not offer a pick up service. Where do people dispose of full sharps containers?
A: According to New Hanover county officials, county residents can drop off full sharps containers at one of two locations at no cost.
- New Hanover County Landfill, 5210 U.S. 421 N. 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 6:30 to noon Saturday, excluding holidays.
- New Hanover County Household Hazardous Waste, 3002 U.S. 421 N. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 to noon Saturday, excluding holidays.
Residents can also place sharps in puncture-resistant containers (liquid detergent bottles, coffee cans, etc.) with the lid on and securely taped shut, then dispose of the container in their regular household trash, according to the county.
Date posted: December 28, 2015
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