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Clatsop County officials clarify sharps-disposal options, harm-reduction services and youth-prevention plans
Summary
Advisory members said Recology accepts household sharps at specified locations for a fee, the county's harm-reduction program distributes fentanyl test strips and volunteer nurses may support services. Public-health staff described a youth-prevention needs assessment and an upcoming health-equity plan submission.
Clatsop County — Advisory members and public-health staff at the Clatsop County meeting summarized options for disposing of household sharps and described harm-reduction and youth-prevention activities.
Council members said Recology accepts sharps containers at its Warrenton office and at the Astoria transfer station for a fee, and the county's needle-exchange and harm-reduction services accept sharps at designated exchanges. Monica (advisory member) provided posted price ranges: "If you go to the Warrenton office... it would be $23.20 to $51.90 to turn that in. If you take it to the transfer…
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