Can I drop off medical needles to the fire department for disposal?

Occasionally people will visit the fire station asking if we dispose of needles and sharps.   The fire department has a contract with a bio hazard waste removal contractor but it is for Emergency Medical Service use only and we are unable to make this available to the public. Here is the proper way to dispose of medical sharps - Place needles, syringes, lancets and auto injectors in a rigid, leak proof, puncture-resistant container like a laundry detergent bottle. Secure the lid with heavy duty tape and label the container “sharps”.  The container should then be placed in the trash.

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1. Does the Springfield Township Fire Department provide Paramedic Service?
2. If I call 911 for a medical emergency, does Springfield Township arrive with EMTs or paramedics?
3. What is the difference between an EMT and a Paramedic?
4. Does the township offer CPR training?
5. How do I report a leaking fire hydrant?
6. How can I tell if my smoke detector needs to be replaced?
7. Is open burning of brush and debris allowed in Springfield Township?
8. Does the Springfield Township Fire Department provide citizen CPR training?
9. Why do several different Fire Departments respond to building fires?
10. Can I drop off medical needles to the fire department for disposal?