SHARPS Disposal Program

Needle Disposal

The Health Department will accept all properly packaged (red sharps container) sharps and replace the containers. (A nominal fee may be charged.)

Red SHARPS Container

Please note the Health Division can only accept needles/syringes that are in a red SHARPS container.

Public Service Advisory Policy

Please be advised that the Town's policy for response to discarded syringes/needles if found on public property is to contact the

Braintree Police Department at 781-843-1212 or the Braintree Health Department at 781-794-8090 for their retrieval and investigation.