Sharps Disposal & Exchange

Safety is the point

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

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