What to Do with Used Sharps in Nevada
Put used sharps in a strong, plastic container that is puncture proof
Have a needle clipper? When the needle clipper is full, it can be disposed of according to your state or local regulations. More information can be found here.
Put the plastic container in the household trash - don't recycle!
If a trash collector is reluctant to collect a red sharps container, refer them to your state waste agency.
Sharps should never be thrown loosely into the trash or toilet.
Sharps that retract after use, or are very small, should be disposed of like all other sharps.
If you would like to bring your sealed container to a community sharps disposal program, there are drop-off locations in Las Vegas and Reno.
Disposal locations in Nevada (16)
| Location Name | Address | City | Phone | Service Area | Residency Restriction | Provides Containers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada Division of Child and Family Services *Appointment Required* | 1010 Ruby Vista Dr Ste 101 | Elko, 89801 | 775-684-4400 | Elko County | No | No |
| Impact Exchange-Elko | 1250 Lamoille Hwy Ste 731 | Elko, 89801 | 775-738-9199 | Elko County | No | No |
| Southern Nevada Health District-Decatur Blvd | 280 S Decatur Blvd | Las Vegas, 89107 | 702-759-1000 | Las Vegas | No | No |
| CAN Community Health *Appointment Required* | 1820 E Sahara Ave | Las Vegas, 89104 | 702-979-1111 | Las Vegas | No | No |
| Center for Behavioral Health-Desert Inn Rd *Appointment Required* | 3050 E Desert Inn Rd Ste 116 | Las Vegas, 89121 | 702-796-0660 | Las Vegas | No | No |
| LGBTQ Center Wellness Clinic | 401 S Maryland Pkwy | Las Vegas, 89101 | 702-733-9800 | Las Vegas | No | No |
| Southern Nevada Health District-Fremont St *Appointment Required* | 2830 E Fremont St | Las Vegas, 89104 | 702-759-1000 | Las Vegas | No | No |
| The Center Wellness Clinic | 921 S Las Vegas Blvd | Las Vegas, 89101 | 702-780-4925 | Las Vegas | No | No |
| Trac B Harm Reduction Clinic | 6108 W Charleston Blvd | Las Vegas, 89146 | 702-870-8852 | Las Vegas | No | No |
| Center for Behavioral Health-North Las Vegas *Appointment Required* | 3470 W Cheyenne Ave Ste 400 | North Las Vegas, 89032 | 702-636-0085 | Las Vegas | No | No |
| Northern Nevada Public Health | 1001 E 9th St Bldg B | Reno, 89512 | 775-328-2400 | Washoe County | Yes | Yes |
| Center for Behavioral Health-Reno *Appointment Required* | 160 Hubbard Way | Reno, 89502 | 775-829-4472 | Reno | No | No |
| Washoe County Sheriff's Office | 911 E Parr Blvd | Reno, 89512 | 775-328-3001 | Washoe County | No | No |
| Mill Street Care Center *Appointment Required* | 855 Mill St | Reno, 89502 | 775-501-8655 | Reno | No | No |
| The Life Change Center | 1755 Sullivan Ln | Sparks, 89431 | 775-355-7734 | Washoe County | No | No |
| Trac B Exchange | 1934 Prater Way | Sparks, 89431 | 775-223-0849 | Washoe County | No | No |
Please note that SafeNeedleDisposal.org is not affiliated with these facilities or programs. Contact the individual facility to confirm hours of operation and requirements.