Agency name | Address | Phone | Additional details |
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Shopper’s Drug Mart | 120 Thames St N, Ingersoll, ON N5C 4B1 | 519-485-2230 | Must be in a proper sharps container |
Loblaw’s Pharmacy | 273 King St W, Ingersoll, ON N5C 2K9 | 519-425-2118 | Must be in a proper sharps container |
Shopper’s Drug Mart | 19 Stover St N, Norwich, ON N0J 1P0 | 519-863-2401 | Must be in a proper sharps container |
Tavistock Pharmacy IDA | 17 Woodstock St, Tavistock, ON N0B 2R0 | 519-655-2111 | Must be in a proper sharps container |
Pharmasave | 141 Dundas St W, Thamesford, ON N0M 2M0 | 519-285-2425 | Must be in a proper sharps container |
Walmart | 170 Broadway St, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 4X1 | 519-842-7910 | Must be in a proper sharps container |
Shopper’s Drug Mart | 200 Broadway St, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A7 | 519-842-3521 | Must be in a proper sharps container |
Tillsonburg Care Pharmacy IDA | 594 Broadway St, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5K9 | 519-842-2020 | Must be in a proper sharps container |
Remedy’s RX Pharmacy (Zehrs) | 400 Simcoe St, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 4X1 | 519-842-2220 | Must be in a proper sharps container |
OATC Tillsonburg | 5 Ridout St E, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 3P7 | 519-409-6282 | All sharps accepted |
Coward Pharma Choice | 165 Broadway St, Tillsonburg, ON N4G | 519-842-4081 | Must be in a proper sharps container |
Community Kiosk | 57 Rolph St, Tillsonburg, ON | – | Yellow sharps kiosk behind the building |
Walmart | 499 Norwich Ave, Woodstock, ON N4S 9A2 | 519-539-5644 | Must be in a proper sharps container |
Rexall Drug Store | 379 Springbank Ave N, Woodstock, ON N4T 1H3 | 519-421-2118 | Must be in a proper sharps container |
Rexall Drug Store | 706 Dundas St, Woodstock, ON N4S 1E7 | 519-421-3784 | Must be in a proper sharps container |
Pharmasave | 35 Springbank Ave N, Woodstock, ON N4S 7P6 | 519-539-4888 | Must be in a proper sharps container |
Pharmasave | 310 Juliana Dr, Woodstock, ON N4V 0A4 | 519-421-4272 | Must be in a proper sharps container |
Princess Pharmacy IDA | 600 Princess St, Woodstock, ON N4S 4H4 | 519-421-1222 | Must be in a proper sharps container |
The Dispensary Pharmasave | 510 Ingersoll Ave, Woodstock, ON N4S 4X9 | 519-539-7272 | Must be in a proper sharps container |
Southwestern Public Health | 410 Buller St, Woodstock, ON N4S 4N2 | 519-421-9901 | All sharps accepted |
Oxford County Administration Building | 21 Reeve St, Woodstock, ON N4S 3G1 | 519-539-9800 | Yellow sharps kiosk at east entrance |
Safe Needle Disposal
Finding a used needle or sharp object can feel alarming, but you can safely dispose of it by following these simple steps:
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Find a safe container: Use a sturdy, non-breakable container with a secure lid (like a peanut butter jar).
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Place the container down: Set it on a flat surface close to the needle.
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Protect your hands: Use tongs, tweezers, and put on gloves if you have them.
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Pick up the needle carefully: Hold it by the plastic base (not the sharp end).
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Do not recap the needle: This reduces the risk of poking yourself.
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Put the needle in the container: Drop it in sharp-end first and securely close the lid.
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Wash your hands
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Dispose of the container properly: Take it to a needle drop-off location, such as Southwestern Public Health or participating pharmacies in Oxford County or Elgin St. Thomas pharmacies.
Needle disposal locations
Oxford County - Sharps disposal locations
Elgin County - Sharps disposal locations
Agency name | Address | Phone | Additional details |
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Southwestern Public Health | 1230 Talbot St, St. Thomas, ON N5P 1G9 | 519-631-9900 | Yellow sharps bin at front or drop-off inside |
Central Community Health Centre | 359 Talbot St, St. Thomas, ON N5P 1B7 | 519-633-7989 | All sharps accepted |
St. Thomas City Hall | 545 Talbot St, St. Thomas, ON N5P 3V7 | 519-631-1680 | Yellow sharps bin behind building (Curtis St) |
Community Recycling Centre | 330 South Edgeware Rd, St. Thomas, ON N5P 4C4 | 519-631-1680 | Saturdays 8am–3pm; must be in puncture-proof container |
Yurek Pharmacy | 519 Talbot St, St. Thomas, ON N5P 1C3 | 519-631-3330 | Must be in a proper sharps container |
Aylmer No Frills Pharmacy | 657 John St N, Aylmer, ON N5H 3J1 | 519-765-2915 | Must be in a proper sharps container |
Superstore Pharmacy | 1063 Talbot St, Unit 50, St. Thomas, ON N5P 1G4 | 519-637-7106 | Must be in a proper sharps container |
Wellington Medical Pharmacy | 460 Wellington St #101, St. Thomas, ON N5R 6H9 | 519-637-9900 | Must be in a proper sharps container |
West Elgin Pharmacy | 229 Graham Rd, West Lorne, ON N0L 2P0 | 519-768-1440 | Must be in a proper sharps container |
Aylmer IDA | 6 Talbot St E, Aylmer, ON N5H 1H4 | 519-765-1088 | Must be in a proper sharps container |
IDA Highland Drug Mart | 222 Colborne St, Port Stanley, ON N5L 1C2 | 519-782-3324 | Must be in a puncture-proof container |
Port Burwell Pharmacy | 41 Robinson St, Port Burwell, ON N0J 1T0 | 519-874-7474 | Must be in a proper sharps container |
What do you do if you poke yourself with a needle?
Accidental pokes can happen. Here’s what to do if it happens to you:
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Stay calm
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Let it bleed briefly: This can help flush out germs.
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Wash the area immediately: Use soap and water (no scrubbing).
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See a doctor: Contact Southwestern Public Health or visit an emergency department as soon as possible.
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Get your vaccines checked: Make sure your vaccinations are up to date, including hepatitis and tetanus shots. Contact the immunization clinic if you have questions about this.
Contact Us
Southwestern Public Health (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday)
St. Thomas Site
(Administrative office)
1230 Talbot Street
St. Thomas, ON N5P 1G9
Woodstock Site
410 Buller Street
Woodstock, ON N4S 4N2
Call us toll free: 1-800-922-0096
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