Overview
Improper disposal of home-generated sharps—such as needles, syringes, and lancets—can pose significant risks to public health and the environment. In response, California law prohibits the disposal of sharps in household trash or recycling bins.
To support safe disposal, California residents have access to a no-cost sharps mail-back program through MED-Project, a California-approved stewardship organization funded by product manufacturers.
⚠️ IMPORTANT ELIGIBILITY NOTICE:
This program is strictly for personal use by individual California residents.
It is not available to:
Medical, dental, or healthcare facilities of any kind
Pharmacies
Clinics
Hospitals
Nursing homes
Residential care facilities
Group homes
Home healthcare agencies
Public institutions
Veterinary practices or animal care facilities
If your business or facility generates sharps waste, you must use a licensed medical waste disposal provider.
Who Is Eligible?
Individual residents of California who use sharps at home for medical self-care.
Common users include patients managing conditions such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, migraines, fertility, and others requiring injectable medication.
What’s Provided?
Eligible residents can receive:
A prepaid sharps mail-back container, compliant with USPS and state disposal regulations.
Easy-to-follow safety instructions.
A prepaid return label for safe mailing and disposal of full containers.
How to Participate
Visit: https://med-project.org
Choose California as your location.
Submit your request using your personal residential address.
Receive your container, fill it, and mail it back using the included prepaid label.
Program Highlights
Free to residents — no shipping, container, or disposal costs.
No prescription or insurance is needed.
Additional kits can be requested if medically necessary.
Fully compliant with California’s sharps disposal regulations.
Help & Contact
For more details, visit: https://med-project.org
Customer support is available through MED-Project’s website for questions or assistance.
Final Reminder
✔️ Do use this program if you're a California resident managing sharps waste from home.
❌ Do not use this program if you're a business, medical provider, home healthcare agency, or veterinary office.
Improper use of this program by healthcare or veterinary facilities is a violation of California waste management regulations and MED-Project program terms.