Used needles and other sharps are dangerous to people if not disposed of safely. They can injure people and spread infections that cause serious health conditions. The most common infections are:
- Hepatitis B (HBV),
- Hepatitis C (HCV), and
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Safe sharps disposal is important whether you are at home, at work, at school, traveling, or in other public places such as hotels, parks, and restaurants.
Racine County Sharps Disposal Sites:
Call each site for disposal fees. Remember to use only approved sharps containers
- Ascension Wisconsin Pharmacy
- 1244 Wisconsin Ave #101, Racine
- 3811 Spring St, Racine
- 3807 Spring St, Racine
- Aurora Pharmacy
- 709 Spring Valley Rd, Burlington
- 250 McHenry St, Burlington
- 210 S Pine St, Burlington
- 8348 Washington Ave, Racine
- 4310 67th Dr, Union Grove
- 818 Forrest Ln, Waterford
- Hometown Pharmacy
- Pick N Save Pharmacy
- 1008 Milwaukee Ave, Burlington
- 2820 South Green Bay Rd, Racine
- Stericycle (mail in program)