The Sharps Disposal Program is made possible with support from Le Sueur County Environmental Services, Le Sueur County Public Health, and Tri County Solid Waste.
Importance
It is important to manage and dispose of needles, lancets, and syringes (sharps) safely to prevent injury and disease transmission from needle-sticks. Never leave needles or syringes on streets, in parks, or anywhere else where someone could get injured.
How to Dispose of Sharps
Collect needles/sharps in a hard sided container with a closure and take them to any of the following addresses:
- Le Sueur County Public Health
130 S Park Avenue
Le Center, MN 56057 - Corner Drug Store
204 Valley Green Square
Le Sueur, MN 56058 - Herrmann Thrifty White
201 S 1st Street
Montgomery, MN 56069
Containers
Some examples of appropriate containers are listed below:
- Coffee Can with Lid
- Laundry Detergent Bottle with a Screw on Top
- Milk Jug with a Cap
- Store Bought Sharps Disposal Container
Cost
It is free to dispose of sharps. There are no fees in doing so.
Questions & Concerns
For more information, contact Le Sueur County Public Health at 507-357-8246.