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Safe, legal and convenient syringe disposal sites are available in multiple locations throughout the county. It is unsafe and illegal to discard syringes on the ground, in trash or recycling containers or by flushing them down the toilet.
*Free sharps containers are available at all of the following locations during business hours.
Social Services
929 Koster St.
Eureka, CA 95501
707-476-4700
Public Health
529 I St.
Eureka, CA 95501
707-445-6200
Mental Health
720 Wood St.
Eureka, CA 95501
707-445-7715
(The kiosk is located next to the building on I Street, between Harris and Russ streets.)
Humboldt Waste Management Authority
Hawthorne Street Transfer Station and Hazardous Waste Facility
1059 W. Hawthorne St.
Eureka, CA 95501
707-268-8680
Eureka Police Department
604 C St.
Eureka, CA 95501
707-441-4060
Eureka City Hall
531 K St.
Eureka, CA 95501
707-441-4144
Adorni Center
1011 Waterfront Drive
Eureka, CA 95501
707-441-4248
Wharfinger Building
1 Marina Way
Eureka, CA 95501
707-268-1973
Recology Eel River
965 Riverwalk Drive
Fortuna, CA 95540
707-725-5156
Palco Pharmacy
113 Main St., Suite D
Scotia, CA 95565
707-764-3591
Humboldt Sanitation
2585 Central Ave.
McKinleyville, CA 95519
707-839-3285
Humboldt Area Center for Harm Reduction
1522 Third St.
Eureka 95501
707-407-6013
Information about safe handling of loose syringes can be found at the U.S. Food & Drug Administration website.
Ph. 1-707-268-2132
This site is currently unavailable due to construction. Please contact program staff if you have any questions or need assistance.