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Canton and Stark County, Ohio

Needle and sharps cleanup in Canton

Used needles turn up after a tenant moves out, in a hoarded house, in a yard or in a car. Don't pick them up bare-handed and don't put them loose in the trash.

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Ohio EPA

Why needles do not go in the trash loose

Ohio EPA warns that loose needles, lancets and syringes in household trash put family members and solid waste workers at risk. It strongly encourages packaging all sharps in an appropriate container, labeled so the hazard is clear.

For more than a few needles, or needles hidden among clutter, a cleanup company can search the area, collect them in sharps containers and dispose of them.

Source: Ohio EPA, Disposal of Household Generated Sharps

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Right now

If you just found one

  1. Leave it

    Don't touch it with bare hands, and don't try to put a cap back on.

  2. Keep people away

    Mark the spot or close the room so children and pets stay clear.

  3. Look for more

    Where there is one, there are often others. Don't search by feel in bags, bedding or under furniture.

  4. Call

    Describe where you found it and how many there might be.

Questions

Common questions

Is a single needle worth a call?

If you are unsure how to handle it safely, yes. You can also ask the company about the cleanup of the rest of the room.

I'm a landlord and found needles after a move-out. What now?

Keep staff out of the unit until it is checked. See the landlord guide.

Do they search yards?

Ask. Many companies check outdoor areas, garages and vehicles as well as rooms.

Stark County

Canton and nearby towns

The line takes calls from Canton and these towns. Each page lists the ZIP codes covered.

When you are ready

One call, no pressure to decide on the spot

Some people call within the hour. Others wait until the funeral is over. Either is fine. Keep the affected room closed until then and leave the cleanup to people with the right equipment.

Talk it through with someone now

You reach an independent cleanup company that covers your ZIP code. Ask what they would do, how they price it and when they could start. You decide whether to go ahead.

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