Sharps Disposal

Burnie City Council offers a sharps container exchange service for residents during business hours at the Council's city office. A small fee applies per 1.4-litre container exchanged or disposed. Please note: larger containers cannot be accepted trough this service.

This service is for residents only and not available to businesses. Commercial users such as pharmacies, medical clinics, vets, or farms should contact a licensed biohazard waste contractor.

Found Sharps in Public?

Sharps containers are provided in most public toilets to encourage safe disposal. If you find a needle or syringe in a public space, please contact Council on 03 6430 5700 or report it via the free SnapSendSolve app. Trained staff will attend and dispose of it safely.