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Clatsop County presenters outline sharps-disposal options; Recology charges up to about $52 per container
Summary
Council members discussed local options for disposing household sharps: Recology accepts sharps at Warrenton and the Astoria transfer station for a fee, the county’s harm-reduction program accepts sharps at scheduled needle-exchange events, and pickup through private garbage service or HSA/FSA coverage may be options for residents.
Council members discussed confusion in the community about safe disposal of household sharps (for example, insulin needles) after reports that pharmacies and hospitals no longer accept them. Lisa and Monica reported that Recology does accept sharps containers at two locations for a fee and that the county’s harm-reduction program accepts containers at its scheduled exchanges.
Lisa said Recology’s Warrenton office charges depending on container size "$23.20 to $51.90" and the Astoria transfer station charged slightly less…
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