On top of this, community members in need of a container for proper sharps disposal are able to visit the Macon County Health Department during normal business hours to receive a free container.

"We've always received calls from community members wanting to know what to do with their SHARPS containers" Amber Holthaus, Director of Clinical Nursing Services at MCHD, said. "They've called ...

auto injectors such as Epi pens and other sharps can be safely disposed of in the box, and must be in a container. The drop box will help ensure safe disposal of these items to reduce the risk to ...