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Louisa Tallman, Environment and Energy, 612-348-9939

Carolyn Marinan, Communications, 612-348-5969

Needles and sharps now accepted for disposal at county drop-off facilities

Hennepin County’s drop-off facilities in Brooklyn Park and Bloomington now accept needles and sharps, at no charge to residential consumers. It is important to manage and dispose of needles, lancets and syringes safely to prevent injury and disease transmission. Locate a drop-off facility

This program is available to residential customers only. County facilities will not accept waste from healthcare facilities, pharmacies, pharmaceutical representatives, doctors’ offices and veterinary clinics.

Note: Unused medicines contained in sharps, such as EpiPens, should not be brought to the county drop-off facilities. Find guidelines for storage and disposal options on the county’s Green Disposal Guide.

For more information about the drop-off program, call Hennepin County Environment and Energy department, 612-348-3777 or email environment@hennepin.us.

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