Rules To Remember
- Sharps kiosks are designed for the safe collection of needles, syringes, and lancets.
- Kiosks are not designed for the safe disposal of loose sharps.
- Always use a sharps container or a puncture proof container, with a lid secured with duct tape.
Container Options for Sharps Kiosk
When possible, you should use an FDA approved sharps container.
Community members can access free sharps containers for home-generated sharps at Shasta County's Public Health's Syringe Services Program.
If you don't have access to a sharps container follow the guidelines below.
- Use a puncture proof container (heavy-duty plastic)
- Use a container with a tight-fitting lid
- Secure lid with duct tap
- Label the container "Sharps"
Sharps Kiosk Educational Material
- Safety is The Point - Sharps Kiosk Provider Flyer
- Safety is The Point - Sharps Kiosk mp4 Slides
- Be Smart with Sharps - Pamphlet
Shasta County Sharps Kiosk Locations
- Shasta College East Parking Lot Redding
- Big Foot Recycling 8080 Airport Rd. Redding
- Shasta Co. HHSA 2650 Breslauer Wy. Redding
- Shasta Co. HHSA 36911 Main St. (299 E.) Burney
Contact:
Community Development Coordinator | Shauna Stratton | sstratton [at] shastacounty.gov (sstratton[at]shastacounty[dot]gov)
Updated 11/18/2024 | Community Health & Protection Division
