Syringes / "sharps"
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Larimer County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility 5887 S. Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins Phone: 970-498-5760 Hours: Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat, 9am - 4pm http://www.larimer.org/solidwaste/haz.htm |
Accepts household hazardous waste, such as used motor oil and batteries, antifreeze, paint thinner, paint, solvents, cleaning supplies, alkaline and rechargeable batteries, etc., long- tube fluorescent light bulbs, compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), cell phones, hypodermic needles, medications and more. Free reusable products are available at the Drop-and-Swap Shop. |
General Information
Residents who require self-medicating injections are urged to avoid landfilling used syringes or "sharps" to reduce potential hazards to refuse collection and landfill employees and reduce potential environmental hazards.