Arlington Department of Public Works Sharps Collection Events (October 17th and December 5th Only) *Appointment Required*
Collection events will be held on 10/17/26 and 12/5/26 from 9am-12pm.
Sharps must be in an approved sharps container. Loose sharps, sharps in original packaging, or sharps in unapproved containers will not be accepted. Sharps containers are available for purchase at the event, at a cost $10 for small containers and $20 for large containers. Contact Arlington Health Department for more information.
It is against the law in the state of Massachusetts to dispose of sharps in the household trash.
Sharps must be in an approved sharps container. Loose sharps, sharps in original packaging, or sharps in unapproved containers will not be accepted. Sharps containers are available for purchase at the event, at a cost $10 for small containers and $20 for large containers. Contact Arlington Health Department for more information.
It is against the law in the state of Massachusetts to dispose of sharps in the household trash.
Please note that SafeNeedleDisposal.org is not affiliated with these facilities or programs. Contact the facility directly to confirm hours of operation and requirements.