How should I dispose of sharps/needles?
"Sharps" include medical needles, syringes, lancets (finger stick devices) and other sharp medical instruments. State Law and Municipal Ordinance make it illegal to throw your used needles, syringes, and lancets out with refuse or recyclables. Unsafe disposal can result in serious diseases through accidental needle sticks. See our sharps disposal webpage for more information about how to dispose of your sharps.

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1. When will my trash and recycling be collected?
2. What do I do with leaves and yard waste?
3. Can I recycle appliances?
4. How do I recycle batteries?
5. Where can I purchase a garbage cart?
6. Where can I purchase a recycling cart?
7. How should I prepare brush and branches for collection?
8. When will brush be collected?
9. How do I recycle computers and other electronics?
10. Can I include construction and demolition debris in my garbage?
11. What should I do with my grass clippings?
12. Do you pick up furniture and other household debris?
13. What should I do with household hazardous waste?
14. How should I dispose of light bulbs?
15. How do I dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs?
16. How should I dispose of sharps/needles?
17. What can I recycle in West Allis?
18. Does the City offer free mulch?
19. Where and when can I drop off recycling?
20. How should I dispose of plastic bags and plastic film packaging?
21. How do I get rid of old mattresses?
22. How do I dispose of Halloween pumpkins and jack o lanterns?
23. How do I get rid of my Christmas tree after the holidays?