Pharmaceutical manufacturers that sell medication that is intended to be self-injected at home with hypodermic needles and other similar devices must submit plans to CalRecycle annually by July 1 that describe how the manufacturer supports the safe collection and proper disposal of the waste devices.

The plan is required to describe the actions taken by the manufacturer (if any) to do the following:

• Provide for the safe collection and proper disposal of the waste devices.
• Educate consumers about safe management and collection opportunities.
• Support efforts by retailers, pharmaceutical distributors, manufacturers of injection devices, and other partners, including local governments, health care organizations, public health officers, solid waste service providers, and other groups with interest in protecting public health and safety through safe collection and proper disposal of waste devices.

For more information, read the law or review the questions and answers below.

CalRecycle has received sharps collection and disposal plans from the entities listed below. CalRecycle will also post any other voluntarily submitted sharps collection and waste disposal plans from entities not required to submit plans at the bottom of this listing. See additional disclaimers at the bottom of this page.

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Note: Plans showing a previous year date stamp notified CalRecycle that their existing plan could continue to be used without change. Additional plans will be posted here as they are received. Inclusion in this listing does not constitute CalRecycle's endorsement of the company or its product(s). CalRecycle makes no determination that the lists are complete, current, or accurate. Other disclaimers apply. To add or remove companies from the lists, contact pharmasharps@calrecycle.ca.gov . Such changes are subject to the discretion of CalRecycle.