Sharps disposal for Wollongong City Council residents

Wollongong City Council community sharps disposal is a great way to inform the community on how and where to dispose of community sharps (as well as unwanted medicines and medical waste). The page is reached via the Household Services section of the council website and linked to the Waste and Recycling subsection.

• it is easy to find, both via the website as well as through the search engine
• information is provided on all the pharmacy disposal sites across the city
• provision is made for people who generate medical waste who may require an additional wheelie bin.

All councils should consider providing a dedicated page on community sharps disposal.

Additional information

All public hospitals in NSW also provide community sharps disposal facilities, and these can be identified in promotional material as well.​​​