Safe Syringe Disposal – What You Need to Know
Adam Monacelli2025-08-17T12:59:15-04:00Current New Jersey laws prohibit citizens from disposing of “sharps” (needles, syringes, lancets, etc.) intact or as a whole unit in the regular trash. Residents who need to dispose of these items can do so legally in two different ways: Sharps can be destroyed by breaking or cutting the needle, barrel and plunger—making the syringe unusable. The pieces can then be thrown away in the regular trash. Be careful in using this method—it may cause accidental needle punctures. You can also dispose of sharps by putting the entire unit into a rigid container and taking it to a licensed facility (such [...]