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Established in August 2002, the Coalition for Safe Community
Needle Disposal is a collaboration of businesses, community
groups, non-profit organizations and government that promotes public
awareness and solutions for safe disposal of needles, syringes,
and other sharps in the community.
Advisory Council Members include:
American Association of Diabetes Educators
American Medical Association
American Pharmacists Association
National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors
National Association of Chain Drug Stores
National Association of County and City Health Officials
National Association of Home Care and Hospice
National Recycling Coalition
National Solid Waste Management Association
U.S. Conference of Mayors
The Coalition supports:
– Federal policies that encourage safe disposal of sharps
by individuals.
– State and local laws that provide safe community disposal
programs for sharps.
– Community-based disposal solutions that are available, affordable
and discreet.
– Effective public education about safe needle disposal for
all “at-home” users of sharps.
The Coalition for Safe Community Needle Disposal is sponsored
by: