Sharps Disposal Options

City of Lowell Options

The City of Lowell has several options for proper disposal. Please bring sharps in a "sharps container" or a sturdy container that is water and puncture proof (such as bleach or detergent bottle) to one of the following locations.

• The Lowell Health Department accepts sharps Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Tuesday from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm and Friday from 8:00 am - 12:00 Noon. For additional information, please call 978-674-1049.
• The Lowell Senior Center accepts sharps Monday - Friday from 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. For additional information, please call 978-674-1171.
• Unwanted Medication and Sharps Disposal Days - the Health Department holds four medication and sharps disposal days each year. Please place your sharps in a sharps container or in a puncture-proof container such as a rigid detergent or bleach bottle. For dates and information, please call 978-674-4010.

Community Options

Lowell Community Health Center and Riverbend (Formerly known as Lowell House), located in Lowell, also accept syringes - please use the links below to learn more.

• Lowell Community Health Center
  Has a sharps kiosk located at 101 Jackson St., Lowell, MA 01852 from 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday.
  
• Riverbend (Formerly known as Lowell House)
  Has a sharps kiosk located at 200 Central St., Lowell, MA 01852 from 9:00am - 3:00pm Monday through Thursday.

Please note that none of these locations is equipped to accept commercial disposal of sharps - only household disposal that fits within the kiosk. 

Downloadable Program Flyer

• Sharps Collection Drop-off Sites in Lowell