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Sharps and needle disposal near you
We know that managing diabetes can be difficult, which is why Ballad Health is here to help you manage every part of your care.
One of the most common questions patients have is how to safely throw away sharps like lancets, needles and syringes used for insulin. To make sure you have the resources to keep your home and community safe, Ballad Health offers safe and easy sharps disposal near you at several locations throughout our region.
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Why safe sharps disposal matters
Safe needle disposal is an important part of diabetes care. Used sharps can hurt someone and spread germs if they’re thrown away in regular trash. Using a special sharps or needle container helps keep you, your family and your community safe, while also protecting the environment.
Local sharps disposal program in TN and VA
Participating Ballad Health clinics offer a free sharps container program to help you safely collect and drop off used medical sharps. This service is simple to use and costs you nothing.
How it works
- Stop by a participating clinic and pick up a free sharps container
- Use the container at home to safely dispose of you lancets, needles and syringes
- When your container is full, bring it back to the clinic
- We’ll give you a clean, empty container and safely dispose of the full one for free
Program guidelines
- Please use only the sharps container we provide. We can’t accept containers from other places.
- Drop off your container during regular clinic hours.
- Lock the container only when it’s full.
Free sharps containers and drop-off near you
Managing diabetes can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. Ballad Health is here to support your diabetes care—from blood sugar checks to insulin safety. If you have questions about sharps disposal or diabetes supplies, please call your local Diabetes Center or reach out to one of the locations listed below.