SHARPS” are needles, syringes, and lancets used by residents for self medication. Now there is a safe way for residents of Rockland County to dispose of them. A participating health care facility will accept and dispose of them on the first Tuesday of the month* (unless otherwise noted) between the hours of 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please see schedule below for specific dates. No unscheduled drop-off will be accepted. By scheduling drop offs, the participating facility will have staff available to receive the “SHARPS” containers. Do not dispose of them in your town recycling program! Dispose only at designated facilities. See schedule for dates, times and locations.