Residential Sharps Disposal Program

The residential sharps disposal program is designed to give residents a safe and simple way to discard used needles, syringes, and other medical sharps. This service helps prevent injuries, keeps sharps out of the trash, and supports a cleaner, safer environment.

Individuals can drop off their sharps containers in sharps kiosks located in several locations throughout Woodford County. 

Items that ARE accepted:

  • Needles
  • Syringes
  • Auto-Injectors (example: EpiPen)
  • Lancets

Items that are NOT accepted:

Sharps Disposal Locations:


City of Minonk

670 N Chestnut St, Minonk, IL 61760


El Paso Police Department (located in lobby, available 24/7)

195 S Orange St, El Paso, IL  61738


Village of Roanoke (located in Village Hall, available M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

102 N 6th St, Suite B, Roanoke, IL  61561


Village of Washburn

134 N Jefferson St, Washburn, IL  61570


Woodford County Health Department

1831 S Main St, Eureka, IL  61530