Bio-Medical Waste
BIO-MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL
(not allowed for pickup by Sandia Heights Sanitation)
PLEASE SEE THE BELOW LISTINGS FOR ALBUQUERQUE BIO-WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANIES (FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE):
- Stericycle – 1920 1st St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 247-9454
- ACTenviro – 208 Murray Rd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105 (505) 445-9400
- MedPro Waste Disposal, LLC – Serving the Albuquerque Area (888) 599-5122
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER SHARPS DISPOSAL BY THE PUBLIC USING A SHARPS DROP OFF LOCATION:
- Put household generated sharps (needles, lancets & single razor blades) into a rigid plastic container such as an empty laundry detergent or bleach bottle.
- Do NOT use glass or coffee cans.
- Clearly label the container “Contains Sharps” with a waterproof marker.
- Immediately put used syringes or lancets into the container.
- Screw on the top after each use.
- Do not clip, bend or recap the needles as you may injure yourself.
- Keep the container away from children at all times!
- Add a few tablespoons of household bleach for added safety.
- Seal it with heavy-duty tape when the container is full.
- Take to a drop-off collection site.
PUBLIC SHARPS DROP OFF LOCATIONS IN ALBUQUERQUE:
2400 Wellesley Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Hours of Operation
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m
(505) 841-4100
Albuquerque Healthcare for the Homeless
1217 1st St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Hours of Operation
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m
(505) 766-5197
North Valley Public Health Office
7704 2nd St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Hours of Operation
Sharps container bin is located outside of the building; open 24 hours a day
(505) 897-5700
South Valley Family Health Commons
2001 N. Centro Familiar SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m
(505) 873-747
625 Truman St. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m
(505) 938-7100