Elementary, High School & Colleges

                                            If you must relocate the needle:  

ADEQ recommends these safe syringe/needle removal steps for adults:  

1. Do not try to recap the syringe. 
2. Find a rigid, thick-walled, sealable plastic container big enough to contain the syringe. 
3. Use protective gloves – preferably NO CUT. 
4. Bring the container to the syringe. (Walking with an uncapped syringe increases exposure risk.) 
5. Place the container on the ground next to the syringe. 
6. Pick up the syringe in the middle of the barrel, never by the needle. 
7. Place the syringe in the container, sharp in first, and let it drop. (Never try to hold the container as you place the syringe inside. You could accidentally stick yourself.) 
8. Secure the lid on the container and affix with tape. 
9. Remove your gloves and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water. 

        Seek medical attention immediately if you receive an accidental stick or cut.