The Oswego County Division of Solid Waste is reminding residents who use hypodermic needles to properly dispose of them. This could cause a safety hazard at the recycling facility where containers may break open and mix with recyclables.
Sharps containers are bright red and can be easily identified by sanitation workers.
Users should follow the disposal instructions on the label. Lately, we've been receiving many containers filled with used hypodermic needles at the recycling center. This can be very dangerous for our employees. The Sharps program is available to Oswego County residents only. Once full, the Sharps containers should be placed, with the lid secure, in a garbage container or taken to one of the local hospitals.