Vermont supports syringe service programs in Burlington through the Howard Center and Vermont Department of Health. Used syringes must be disposed of in approved sharps containers, never in household trash or recycling.
Vermont law authorizes syringe service programs to reduce disease transmission and connect people who use drugs to treatment. In Burlington, the Howard Center operates a syringe access program in partnership with the Vermont Department of Health. Used syringes should be deposited in approved sharps containers and brought to authorized drop-off sites including pharmacies, hospitals, and the syringe service program. State law protects participants from drug paraphernalia charges for legally obtained syringes. Improper disposal in household trash or recycling is prohibited and can result in injury to sanitation workers and Lake Champlain area cleanup volunteers.
Improper disposal of syringes in regular trash or public spaces can result in fines under Burlington Chapter 21 health ordinances and state environmental rules.
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