Medical Sharps
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· Medical sharps can include needles, syringes, auto-injectors and more; for more details on what is accepted and proper collection please visit https://healthsteward.ca/consumers/returning-medical-sharps/.
· They can be returned at select pharmacies through the Health Product Stewardship Association Program. Find a participating pharmacy near you.
· Place medicals sharps in an approved sharps disposal container that is available for free from your local pharmacy.
· Please note, medical sharps from institutions, clean-ups, and substance use are not accepted program products.
· Sharps must not be placed curbside for collection.
· Medications include prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and natural health products. For more details on what is accepted and proper collection please visit https://healthsteward.ca/consumers/returning-medications/.
· They can be returned at select pharmacies through the Health Product Stewardship Association Program. Find a participating pharmacy near you.
· Medications must not be placed curbside for collection.