Free Sharps Disposal Program for California Patients
Safely disposing of used needles, syringes, and other sharps is essential for protecting you and your community....
Safely disposing of used needles, syringes, and other sharps is essential for protecting you and your community. California now offers a free, statewide mail-back program that makes sharps disposal simple and convenient for patients.
Through the Sharps Take Back California program, eligible patients can order a complimentary sharps container that includes everything needed for safe home collection and mail-back disposal.
How the Program Works
- Request a free sharps waste container.
- The container is mailed directly to your home.
- Once full, use the included prepaid materials to mail it back for safe disposal.
- This service is provided at no cost to California residents.
How to Order: To request your free sharps container with mail-back materials, visit sharpstakebackcalifornia.org or call (844) 4-TAKE-BACK (844-482-5322).