FRANKLIN, Ind. – The Johnson County Health Department (JCHD) has partnered with Stericycle to provide a free sharps container exchange and disposal program for all Johnson County residents.
A 5-quart sharps container can be picked up at the new JCHD office, at 95 S. Drake St, in Franklin, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. These hours can also be used for drop-offs and exchanges.
Sharps containers are to be used for disposing of sharps only (needles, pens, lancets, vials). Do not place alcohol swabs, paper, cotton balls, or other items into the container. No prescription or over-the-counter drugs should be placed in the container either. Containers with prohibited items will not be accepted.
Sharps must be housed in an actual sharps container before exchanging. The office will not accept sharps in detergent containers, coffee cans, or other unmarked/inappropriate receptacles. Grant restrictions allow one container per household/resident. Additional sharps containers may also be purchased from your local drug stores.
If you have any questions, contact Miriam Rooks at 317-346-4365 or miriamrooks@co.johnson.in.us.
