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Needle Disposal Program
Environmental Health
- 352-569-3131
- DLCHD60SumterEH@FLHealth.gov
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Fax
352-793-6045
Sharps Disposal Program for residents only.
The Sumter County Health Department Sharps Disposal Program was designed as a community service to assist the residents of Sumter County with a safe and environmentally sound method for disposing of used needles or sharps.
Visit one of the disposal sites listed below during normal business hours to obtain a sharps container for a minimal fee (Small - $4, Medium - $5, Large - $7).
Dispose of your used sharps into the container in accordance with the instructions provided. Keep it out of the reach of children.
When the container is approximately full, permanently close the top following the directions on the container.
Once closed, return the filled sharps container to any one of the participating disposal sites for proper disposal.
Obtain a new sharps container.
Please Note:
Your cooperation is essential to the success of this program. In order for the program to run smoothly, it is important that you adhere to the following guidelines:
Do not bring sharps to the disposal site in anything other than the approved sharps container obtained from the site.
Always make sure your container is properly sealed. The disposal site has the right to refuse any improperly packaged containers in order to protect the safety of their employees.
When disposing of your filled sharps container; always give the container to authorized personnel. Never leave the container unattended.
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