How to dispose of needles and sharps in Milwaukee

Checked against official sources · September 7, 2026

Sharps site

Use a registered sharps collection site

Seal sharps in an approved container and take them to a registered collection station.

Find a registered sharps site

What to do

  1. Immediately place used sharps in an FDA-cleared sharps container or another puncture-resistant container allowed by the collection site.
  2. Call a registered pharmacy, clinic, or other collection station before visiting to confirm hours, fees, and container rules.

Keep in mind

Wisconsin prohibits putting loose or packaged sharps in household trash or recycling. Medication drop boxes do not accept them.

Check the official information

Rules, hours, and fees can change. These are the sources used for this answer.