Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery issued the following announcement on Sept. 29.
Disposing of loose sharps into household trash poses a risk to family members and solid waste workers who must handle the waste.
Ohio law allows for the disposal of sharps generated by an individual for the purposes of their own care or treatment at home.
However, it is strongly encouraged that all sharps be packaged in an appropriate container and labeled to convey its potential hazard.
Recommended:
- Detergent bottles
- Bleach bottles
- Plastic juice container
- Coffee cans with the lid securely taped
Not recommended:
- Glass containers
- Plastic milk jugs
- Plastic water or soda bottles
When the container is about ¾ full, label it with the word “SHARPS” on all sides of the container in big block letters. Labeling the container will convey the potential hazard inside. Place it in your household trash- do not recycle!
Original source can be found here.
Source: Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery
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