In addition to our Expired/Unused Medications Collection, we also provide a “Sharps” Disposal Service. This service is in conjunction with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC).
Monday through Friday, from 8:30am to 5pm, the Department accepts containers of needles, syringes, Epi Pens, and diabetic finger prick cartridges for proper disposal.
We offer two size options of biohazard sharps containers for the safe storage of these needles at home. Once filled, you simply bring in the container we provided and exchange it for a new container. We ask that you use these containers and not coffee cans or other containers that were not made for the storage of sharps to avoid injuries to staff that handle the containers. Absolutely no materials can be accepted from businesses, schools, or institutions.
Additional participating communities and drop-off locations can be found at the SWANCC website or by calling 847-724-9205.