SHARPS
Starting September, 1 2008 State law makes it illegal to dispose of "sharps" waste such as hypodermic needles and lancets from the trash or recycling containers including home generated sharps and requires that all sharps waste be transported to a collection center in an approved sharps container.
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Local Disposal Options
NRWS Recycling Center 920 American Way
Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Accepting Approved Sharps Containers for a disposal fee (fee based on container size).
NRWS pre-paid disposal container(s) can be dropped off at NRWS Recycling Facility.
Butte County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 1101 Marauder Street, Chico
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The toll free number for 24 hour information is: 1-866-HAZCATT or 1-866-429-2288
Butte County Residents can dispose of approved sharps containers free of charge.