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Did you know that improper management of discarded needles and other sharps can pose a health risk to the public and waste workers? For example, discarded needles may expose waste workers to potential needle stick injuries and potential infection when containers break open inside garbage trucks or needles are mistakenly sent to recycling facilities. Janitors and housekeepers also risk injury if loose sharps poke through plastic garbage bags. Used needles can transmit serious diseases, such as HIV and hepatitis.
Now there are two locations for CCCSWA area residents to drop off their used medical sharps:
- Rossmoor Pharmacy – 1220 Rossmoor Parkway, Walnut Creek
- San Ramon Regional Medical Center – Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon