Sharps should always be disposed of properly to reduce the risk of needle sticks, cuts, and punctures. Improperly disposed of sharps puts emergency responders, community members, and pets at risk for an injury and the spread of infections.

Keep our community safe. DO NOT throw sharps in the trash, recycling, or flush down the toilet.

Examples of sharps include: needles, syringes, lancets, infusion sets, connection needles/sets, and auto injectors.

In Eau Claire County, approved containers of sharps can be turned in Marshfield Clinic Health System, Mayo Clinic Health System, and Vivent Health from community members.

Call each location for more information on availability, accessibility, costs, and limitations.

Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire (Medical Offices)
2116 Craig Rd, Eau Claire
715-858-4500

Marshfield Clinic Health System pharmacies will accept approved containers of sharps from patients free of charge.

Non-patients can dispose of approved containers of sharps for a $4 fee

More sharps disposal
information from Marshfield Clinic:
Community sharps disposal program
Sharp container return and exchange requirements

Mayo Clinic Health System

Clairemont Campus pharmacy
733 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire
715-838-5000

Luther Campus pharmacy
1400 Bellinger St., Eau Claire
715-838-6000

Mayo Clinic Health System pharmacies will accept approved containers of sharps. An approved container can be purchased at the pharmacy, sizes range from 1 quart to 2 gallons, with estimated prices of $3.00 - $7.26.

Disposal fee for approved sharps containers not purchased from Mayo Clinic Health System range from $1 - $3 depending on container size.

Vivent Health
505 S. Dewey Street, Suite 107, Eau Claire
715-836-7710

Vivent Health LifePoint accepts sharps from participants in its syringe access services program. Contact Vivent Health to learn more.

Sharps disposal boxes are available for use by Eau Claire County residents in the locations listed below. Loose sharps or a small container are accepted. The sharps drop box opening is about 4 inches by 13.5 inches and can accept some personal-sized red biohazard containers. A laundry detergent bottle will not fit.

The sharps disposal boxes are for community members only. Businesses that use sharps as part of their operations (dental office, veterinary services, body art, healthcare, and others) are required to dispose of sharps based on their local, state, and federal regulations.

Altoona:

• Altoona Public Works Building - 2000 Spooner Ave.

Augusta:

• Augusta City Hall Lobby - 145 W. Lincoln St.

• Harstad County Park - S6455 Co Rd. HHH

Eau Claire:

• Big Falls County Park - 500 N. 110th Ave.

• Eau Claire County Government Center Jail Lobby - 710 2nd Ave.

• Galloway Street trail - Galloway and N Dewey St.

• Owen Park (near the tennis courts) - 501 1st Ave, Eau Claire, WI

Fairchild:

• Fairchild Community Center - 121 Farmer St.