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Sharps Collection and Disposal Guidelines

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State Health, Department of

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.

NYS Department of Health

Address
NYC Metropolitan Area Office


90 Church Street, 14th Floor




New York NY 10007-2919
Phone 2124174921


NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)

Address
Division of Water - Water Well Program


625 Broadway, 4th Floor




Albany NY 12233-3508
Phone (877) 472-2619
Fax (518) 402-8290
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