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Residential sharps disposal is now available for Winnebago County Residents. Keep Our Community Safe

Residential Sharps Disposal

NOW AVAILABLE FOR WINNEBAGO COUNTY RESIDENTS: Residential Sharps Disposal located at 5 locations throughout the county.
 
Help keep our community and environment safe by disposing of your sharps at one of the Residential Sharps Boxes.
 
All sharps must be in a sharps bin or other puncture resistant and sealed container. There are free sharps containers available while supplies last at the Sharps Disposal Box Locations.
 

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