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Medical Sharps and Medications Disposal

Agency: SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

  • Description: Offers safe disposal drop-off locations of medical sharps and medication throughout San Joaquin County.

    Collects and disposal of:
    • Auto-Injectors, EpiPens, Lancets, Needles, Syringes - No loose sharps allowed. Use a sharp disposal container or an empty household container that has no leaks, heavy-duty plastic with tight-fitting lids that cannot be punctured such as bleach or detergent.
    • Medications - Remove or blackout personal information from prescription bottles or containers. No loose medications. All medications must be in a container or sealed plastic bag. Keep liquids, powders, and ointments in original containers.

    • Phone:

    Email: solidwaste@sjgov.org
    Website: https://www.sjgov.org/department/pwk/solid-waste

    Program Hours

  • Hours: Hours of operation varied for each location. Drop-off locations subject to change at any time. Please contact location prior to delivering sharps and medications.

    • Location(s)

    Stockton - El Dorado Drug Store - Mariposa Road

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for information
    • Address: 2005 East Mariposa Road, Stockton, CA 95205

    Stockton - CMC - East Channel Street

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for information
    • Address: 701 East Channel Street, Stockton, CA 95202

    Tracy - Grant Line Pharmacy - West Grant Line Road

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for information
    • Address: 2160 West Grant Line Road, Tracy, CA 95377

    Tracy - Abala Pharmacy - West Eaton Avenue

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for information
    • Address: 550-B West Eaton Avenue, Tracy, CA 95376

    Tracy - Tracy PD - Civic Center Drive

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for information
    • Address: 1000 Civic Center Drive, Tracy, CA 95376

    Lodi - Fairmont Pharmacy - West Vine Street

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for information
    • Address: 1121 West Vine Street, Lodi, CA 95240

    Manteca - Manteca PD - West Center Street

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for information
    • Address: 1001 West Center Street, Manteca, CA 95337

    Escalon - Vineyard Pharmacy and Gifts - McHenry Avenue

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for information
    • Address: 1900 McHenry Avenue, Escalon, CA 95320

    Ripon - Ripon PD - North Wilma Avenue

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for information
    • Address: 259 North Wilma Avenue, Ripon, CA 95366

    Tracy - Reich's Pharmacy - West 10th Street

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for information
    • Address: 39 West 10th Street, Tracy, CA 95376

    Stockton - SJC Household Hazardous Waste Facility

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for information
    • Address: 7850 R.A. Bridgeford Street, Stockton, CA 95206

    Lockeford - Young's Payless IGA Markets - North Highway 88

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for information
    • Address: 18980 North Highway 88, Lockeford, CA 95237

    Manteca - CMC - Cottage Avenue

    • Accessibility: Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids
    • Address: 200 Cottage Avenue, Manteca, CA 95336

    Lodi - Lodi Police Department - Elm Street

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for information
    • Address: 215 Elm Street, Lodi, CA 95240

    Lodi - CMC - West Turner Road

    • Accessibility: Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids
    • Address: 2401 West Turner Road, Lodi, CA 95242

    Lathrop - Lathrop PD - River Islands Parkway

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for information
    • Address: 940 River Islands Parkway, Lathrop, CA 95330

    Escalon - Escalon PD - McHenry Avenue

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for information
    • Address: 2040 McHenry Avenue, Escalon, CA 95320

    Stockton - CMC - Waterloo Road

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for information
    • Address: 1031 Waterloo Road, Stockton, CA 95205

    Stockton - Stockton PD - East Market Street

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for information
    • Address: 22 East Market Street, Stockton, CA 95202

    Stockton - Rx Express - East Market Street

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for information
    • Address: 711 East Market Street, Stockton, CA 95202

    Program Delivery

    • Eligibility: Open to all San Joaquin County Residents
    • Languages: English
    • Application Process: Walk-in; Drop-off
    • Program Fees: Free
    • Required Documents: None

      • Service Area

    • Defined Coverage Area: San Joaquin County