Sharps Disposal

The Allegan County Health Department sponsors a collection program for medical sharps, such as used syringes and disposable lancets. Improperly discarded medical sharps can injure family members, animals, waste management workers and end up in places where they are a danger to the public, such as our beaches. These sharps are a hazard because they may be contaminated with disease causing bacteria or viruses. County residents can pick up a free sharps container at the Health Department or purchase them at local pharmacies.

Please contact 269-673-5415 or stop by ACHD Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm to dispose of sharps.

Resources

• Allegan County Sharps Collection Map by Township 
• Medication Disposal Video - Video is made available from EGLE (formerly MDEQ)
• Sharps Collection Programs for Michigan Residents - View the MDEQ Sharps Collections Programs list for Michigan.

Medication Disposal

Unwanted drugs should NOT be flushed down the drain.

Proper drug disposal protects human health, the environment, and our surface and groundwater resources. Medications should be kept secure while in use to prevent unlawful abuse. When drugs are no longer needed, they should be disposed of properly. View the Medication Disposal Video from EGLE (formerly MDEQ).

Unwanted Medication Disposal

Allegan County has recognized the impact that unwanted medications can effect our Environment, Public Health and Community. You may contact our office to make an appointment to drop off unwanted prescription or over the counter medications. Please call 269-686-4559 to make an appointment. 

Permanent drop off boxes for unwanted medications are available at these law enforcement agencies. This service is for unwanted medications. Please drop off during office hours.

Unwanted Medications can be dropped off at the following law enforcement stations during office hours:

Questions?

Contact us at 269-686-4559

Or email:  resourcerecovery@allegancounty.org 

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