Sharps Collection and Disposal Guidelines

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Hospitals and nursing homes must accept discarded or unused sharps, needles, and scalpels from patients. This is required by law in New York State.

Staff, consumers, and medical professionals should review safe disposal and collections guidelines.

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NYS Department of Health
NYC Metropolitan Area Office
90 Church Street, 14th Floor
New York
NY
10007-2919
http://www.health.ny.gov/
2124174921
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
Division of Water - Water Well Program
625 Broadway, 4th Floor
Albany
NY
12233-3508
NYSWells@gw.dec.state.ny.us
http://www.dec.ny.gov/
(877) 472-2619
(518) 402-8290
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