Sioux Falls residents may not place loose needles in curbside trash or recycling and should use rigid sharps containers, with drop-off available at participating pharmacies and clinics.
Under Sioux Falls Code Chapter 119 (Solid Waste), sharps and medical waste are excluded from regular curbside collection. Residents must place used needles in approved rigid puncture-resistant containers and drop them at participating pharmacies, clinics, or the city household hazardous waste facility. Sanford Health and Avera both operate sharps return programs. Improperly bagged needles in trash or recycling can injure sanitation workers and trigger a refusal to collect plus a citation. Diabetic and self-injection users can request guidance from the SF Public Health Department.
Putting loose syringes in curbside trash, recycling, or public bins risks worker injury and triggers refusal of service plus possible misdemeanor citation under solid waste rules.
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