National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is one month away on October 24, giving Massachusetts residents an opportunity to dispose of unwanted and expired medications. Unfortunately, Take Back Day sites don’t accept used sharps, including needles, syringes, and lancets. For residents who use injectable medications at home, knowing where and how to safely dispose of these items is incredibly important.

To help residents navigate this step, MyOldMeds.com offers a dedicated Massachusetts resource page with practical guidance on safe sharps disposal aligned with FDA recommendations and state law. The page features a locator of safe disposal sites, including 125 in Massachusetts, along with information on how to properly store and dispose of used sharps.