Regional Medical Center

Regional Medical Center accepts sharps for proper disposal.Drop-off box located in parking lot in front of the Emergency Department across from the Helicopter landing pad.Sharps must be in an approved sharps container. Definition of approved sharps container: Container must be rigid, puncture-resistant, unbreakable, and leak-resistant, with a tightly sealed lid and labeled as “Sharps Waste” or showing the International Biohazard label. California State Law prohibits a person from placing home-generated sharps in the trash or recycling containers. Do NOT throw them away. NOTE: Most sharps drop-off locations are for 1-1.5 quart size sharps containers only. Call in advance before arrival.