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Is it illegal to throw sharps in the garbage?: It is not illegal in Minnesota to dispose of home sharps in the garbage UNLESS they are in a red biohazard container. Those containers indicate wastes that must be handled by special companies. But for the safety of people who handle your waste, we encourage the use of this program.

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Sharps Disposal

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1. May I put unwanted medicine in with my sharps?: No. Please use the Medicine Collection Program for proper disposal of medicine.

2. Where do I dispose of my sharps?: Sharps can be disposed of at both Hilltop and Downtown HyVee in Mankato.

3. Is it illegal to throw sharps in the garbage?: It is not illegal in Minnesota to dispose of home sharps in the garbage UNLESS they are in a red biohazard container. Those containers indicate wastes that must be handled by special companies. But for the safety of people who handle your waste, we encourage the use of this program.

4. Will you accept sharps in a red biohazard container?: Yes. These containers are accepted in this program.