Free Disposal of Sharp Items in West Hollywood

The city of West Hollywood is offering free disposals of sharp items. Below is their announcement as posted on the city's website: 

Did you know that improperly disposed syringes, hypodermic needles and other “sharps” can cause serious injury and create hazards in the community? In the past, people who self-inject have had problems properly disposing of their “sharps”.

To promote good health for all its citizens and patrons alike, the City of West Hollywood is continuing its FREE “Sharps Disposal by Mail” program for the coming year. During the months of January & February, all WeHo residents  will receive a special (red & white) postcard explaining how to receive their kits from any of four local, participating pharmacies – throughout the year.

“Sharps Disposal by Mail” kits store used needles, syringes & lancets - and when full, are mailed to a facility that will dispose of them properly, as biohazardous waste. The original packing box also doubles as the mail-back box, with the postage pre-paid. This simple action will protect your families, sanitation workers and others from accidental injury by needles thrown in the trash.

For more information, please call the City’s Office of Environmental Services at (323) 848-6404. For the deaf and hard of hearing, please call (323) 848-6496.

For more information about the City’s Sharps Disposal-by-Mail program, please call the City of West Hollywood’s Office of Environmental Services at (323) 848-6404. For the deaf and hard of hearing, please call (323) 848-6496.