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Programs - Ontario
Sharps Disposal
Follow these simple guidelines for proper disposal:
Place all syringes and sharps in a sealed, puncture-proof container(ie. Metal coffee tin or empty bleach bottle) Do not use glass containers.
Contact your local pharmacy to see if they offer free sharps containers or disposal
Bring syringes and sharps to your Region’s Hazardous Waste depots
The improper disposal of syringes and other sharps in garbage or recycling containers poses a health hazard to both the community and sanitation workers.
Brantford and area
The City of Brantford Household Hazardous Waste Day events accept properly contained syringes (needles/sharps).
For more information refer to the City of Brantford site http://www.brantford.ca or call Brant County Waste management 519-449-2541.
Halton Region
Residential hazardous waste can be taken to the Halton Waste Management Site, 5400 Regional Rd 25, Milton. Hours of operation 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Saturday.
For more information refer to the Halton Region site http://www.halton.ca or call 905-825-6000 or 1-866-442-5866.
Hamilton and area
Year-Round Household Hazardous waste drop off at the following locations 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday - Saturday:
Mountain Community Recycling Centre – Upper Wentworth @ Kilbride Road
Dundas Community Recycling Centre – Olympic Drive north of King Street East
Kenora Community Recycling Centre – Kenora Avenue North of Barton Street East
For further information contact the City of Hamilton – Public Works.
Niagara Region
Bring syringes and sharps to any of the Household Hazardous Waste days or depot in a sealed puncture-proof container.
For more information refer to the Regional Municipality of Niagara site at http://www.niagararegion.ca or call 905-685-1571 or 1-800-263-7215.