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Sharps Collection Wednesday in Chelmsford
It is illegal in Massachusetts to dispose of your sharps in the regular trash.
CHELMSFORD, MA - The Chelmsford Board of Health will be accepting sharps for disposal from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9.
All sharps must be contained in a specialized sharps container or in a coffee can. Medical sharps include needles, syringes and lancets.
You must register for the disposal by filling out an online form or contacting the Health Department directly (978-250-5241).
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Disposing of medical sharps in the regular trash is prohibited by law in Massachusetts.
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