Medical Waste Removal
The Allendale Board of Health office has been contacted regarding the proper way to dispose of used needles and syringes generated in the home for medical purposes.
- Needles and/or syringes must be placed in a protective container made of metal, tin, or hard plastic The lid must be placed back on, taped, and marked homecare-needle/syringes. This is to be disposed of in your regular trash and not recycling. Additionally, a Red Sharps Container can be purchased in your pharmacy. All of the above can be disposed of safety in your regular trash pickup.
- Englewood Hospital (201) 894-3189 and Holy Name Hospital (201) 833-3371 offer a program whereby sharps containers are provided to the individual.
Your cooperation is appreciated; improper disposal of the above poses a potential health hazard to our community. Should you have any questions, please call (201) 818-4400 ext. 211.