How to Dispose of Sharps in Wellesley

A statewide ban on trashing items known as “sharps” went into effect in July. In Wellesley, you can return needles and syringes daily at the Fire Station.

There will be a kiosk at the open between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily, according to information from the town website. The initiative began Sept. 10.

“Sharps should be brought in small capped, sturdy, puncture and leak-proof containers (such as a 16 oz. coffee can, rigid plastic container or approved 1 quart sharps container),” the site says. “Residents will be asked to place the container into a designated kiosk. Replacement sharps containers will be available for free at the Fire Department or Health Department for a limited time.”

It is illegal to throw such objects away in household trash, according to the site.