Prevent drug misuse and overdose!
Free disposal of unwanted or expired prescription drugs and over the counter medications are accepted at participating locations.
Please remove pills from bottles and place in a sealable plastic bag. Liquids or gels may be kept in original packages with the labels blackened or removed.
Sharps
Safe disposal of needles helps prevent exposure to serious diseases, such as HIV and hepatitis. Free Home Use-Medical Sharps containers are available to residents at any Ottawa County Department of Public Health office. Once containers are full, you may exchange them for a new container at the locations listed below. Only sharps containers provided or approved by the Ottawa County Department of Public Health will be accepted. We dispose of full containers through a licensed medical waste disposal company to reduce any health or safety risks.
Sharps containers are accepted at the Grand Haven and Georgetown Environmental Sustainability Centers and the health department’s office in Holland located at 12251 James Street, Holland, MI 49424, Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm.
If you have any questions, please contact our Environmental Public Health Department at 616-393-5645 or email eph@miottawa.org.
