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Sharps Collection Program

Syringes and Lancets (Sharps)
Posted on: June 24, 2019 - 12:41pm

NASHOBA ASSOCIATED BOARDS OF HEALTH
SHARPS COLLECTION PROGRAM
In an attempt to provide an inexpensive method to properly dispose of syringes and lancets (Sharps) the
Nashoba Associated Board of Health has established the following program for its 16 member communities.
Fees per container: $5.00 (4 quart)
1. Sharps containers will be available for purchase at your local Town Hall and the Nashoba Associated
Board of Health (the purchase price covers the cost of disposal). SHARPS CAN’T BE ACCEPTED
AT TOWN HALLS or COUNCIL ON AGING FACILITIES – the drop off location is listed
below.
2. Sharps can only be accepted in approved containers; persons who bring loose sharps or sharps in
unapproved containers (i.e. detergent bottle or coffee can) will be provided an approved container, as
part of the disposal cost, and will need to transfer the sharps into that container before they can be
accepted.
3. THIS OFFICE CAN’T ACCEPT EPI-PENS THAT HAVE EXPIRED. If your community belongs
to the Devens Household Hazardous Waste program you can bring expired EPI-PENS there for disposal
(there a fee). EPI-PENS that have been used (contents discharged) can be accepted by this office; proof
of use (inspection of by staff) required.
4. You will need to complete an informational label that gets affixed to the container prior to disposal to
verify payment.
5. Listed below are companies that provide mail-back sharps disposal (this office does not endorse any of
these companies; the information is provided for your convenience)
6. NO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS OR EPI-PENS CAN BE PLACED IN THE SHARPS
CONTAINER.
7. This program is not for the disposal of sharps from commercial operations.
SHARPS 800-772-5657 www.sharpsinc.com
GRP & Associates 800-207 0976 www.sharpsdisposal.com
Sharps Assure 855-974-2777 www.sharpsassure.com
DROP OFF LOCATIONS FOR SHARPS CONTAINERS
Nashoba Associated Boards of Health
30 Central Avenue
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-3335 or 1 800-427-9762
For questions please call or visit our website at:
(978) 772-3335
www.nashoba.org