Medical Waste

 

Sharps, needles, syringes, lancets, IV tubing with sharps: Place sharps in a hard metal or plastic container with a secure lid.  Duct tape lid and mark container as “SHARPS”, and take to the following locations:

 

Wilson Hospital                                    

33-57 Harrison St., Johnson City, NY. 

607-763-6058.                      

Take to: Fleckinger’s Warehouse Fridays 11am-2pm.

 

Binghamton General Hospital              

10-42 Mitchell Ave., Binghamton, NY.

607-762-2206                               

Take to: Emergency Dept. on Park Ave., Wednesdays 12-3pm.

 

Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital                                         

161 Riverside Dr., Binghamton, NY.      

607-798-5111.                                 

Take to: Lobby Entrance, Monday thru Friday 7am-7pm.

 

Susquehanna Nursing Home              

282 Riverside Dr., Binghamton NY.

607-729-9206                              

Take to: Housekeeping Office 24 hours, 7 days a week.

 

Soiled bandages, disposable sheets, medical gloves, IV bags: Place in a heavy plastic bag, secure tightly and place in regular garbage, or take to:

 

Broome County Landfill
286 Knapp Rd., Binghamton, NY
Mon-Fri 7:00am-2:45pm
Sat 7:00am-11:45am. 
Cost: $40/ton.                             

Call 607-778-2250 for more information.

 

Please note: Residents only, no commercial waste accepted.

 

Radioactive Medical Waste: Contact your doctor for proper disposal.


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