INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT put home-use medical needles (which includes syringes, lancets, and other needles) in the trash or in the recycling bin.
SHARPS disposal is protected by NYS law – any nursing home, hospital, assisted living facility, etc. must accept sharps from the public for free, safe, anonymous disposal. Please view the list linked below that was updated in 2022. We recommend always calling ahead to get the most updated, accurate instructions for each location.
SHARPS must be maintained and transported in an approved, puncture-proof SHARPS container. These containers can be purchased at most pharmacies.
Please note: SHARPS or medical waste of any kind is expressly NOT authorized for UCRRA’s Household Hazardous Waste collection program.
Contact:
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Ellenville Regional Hospital Location: Reception desk, ask for Rural Health Network Dept,10 Healthy Way, Ellenville Phone: 647-6400 ext. 215
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HealthAlliance – Mary’s Ave Campus Location: Containers can be dropped off at the Information desk 105 Mary’s Ave., Kingston Phone: 845-338-2500 ask for Front Desk
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Hudson Valley Rehabilitation & Care Center Location: Reception desk in lobby 260 Vineyard Ave, Highland Phone: 845-691-7201
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Wingate at Ulster Location: Reception desk in lobby 1 Wingate Way off Route 9W, Highland Phone: 845-691-6800
Source: This campaign was created by Ellenville Regional Rural Health Network with the help of many partners in the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) grant’s Communications Workgroup in 2023. Learn more here.
See also:
- New Paltz Police Department: Kiosk located at the station, 83 South Putt Corners Road, New Paltz, NY
Please click here for our list of drop-off locations. This list was updated in 2022 and will be updated in the future. We recommend always calling ahead to get the most updated, accurate instructions for each location. Please note: “Kingston Surgical Center” is now the site of Emergency One Urgent Care and DOES NOT accept SHARPS at that facility.
Complaints: If you are denied SHARPS drop off at a hospital or nursing home, members of the community can file a complaint with the NYSDOH intake unit by emailing: nhintake@health.ny.gov