Sharps Disposal
Sharps disposal is available at the Customer Service Desk located at 401 Greenhill Road Tusmore, during business hours (Monday – Friday 8.30 am – 5 pm).
Used sharps must be contained in an approved rigid plastic sharps disposal container. Sharps will not be accepted by the Customer Service team if they are not sealed in an approved container.
This service is for disposal of personal use sharps only. Commercial quantities of sharps must be disposed of using a medical waste contractor.
Sharps containers can be purchased from Council's Customer Service Desk.
Pricing for sharps containers are as follows:
1.4 litre sharps container - $8.20 inc. GST
4.75 litre sharps container - $11.50 inc. GST
Please note that fees and charges for the supply of sharps containers is subject to change.
For more information, phone Council's Customer Service Team on 8366 4200.
A number of other organisations provide a sharps disposal service for the convenience of local residents. It is recommended that you make contact before attending to use their service.
The below locations are for disposal of personal use sharps only. Commercial quantities of sharps must be disposed of using a medical waste contractor.
Eastern Health Authority
Sharps disposal service is available during business hours
101 Payneham Road,
ST PETERS
Ph: 8132 3600
www.eha.sa.gov.au
Diabetes SA
Free service to its members Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
159 Sir Donald Bradman Drive
HILTON
Ph: 1300 198 2014
www.diabetessa.com.au
Clean needle program locations. The program provides a range of services including the provision of sterile needles and syringes, sharps disposal containers and disposal facilities, information, education, and referral for people who inject drugs. For more information visit https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/services/mental+health+and+drug+and+alcohol+services/drug+and+alcohol+services/dassa+services/clean+needle+program
Your local pharmacies
To find a participating pharmacy near you visit
https://www.findapharmacy.com.au/our-services/needle-and-syringe-service
Alcohol and Drug Information Service
Ph: 1300 131 340