Hazardous Waste

VBCDHD offers safe disposal of medications through Red Med Box and sharps collection sites, preventing drug abuse, needle injuries, and environmental damage.

Van Buren and Cass County

Safe Disposal of Medications & Sharps

Van Buren and Cass County residents have two secure options for safely disposing of unused medications and used sharps like needles and syringes, helping to protect the environment and community health.

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Learn to properly dispose medication
Medication Disposal

Red Med Box Program

Accepted Items

  • Pills
  • Liquids (in original containers)

Not Accepted

  • Inhalers
  • Needles/Sharps
Medication Disposal

Drop-Off Locations

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Sharps Disposal

Sharps Collection Program

Residents can safely dispose of used needles, syringes, and lancets at Van Buren/Cass District Health Department offices.

Please bring sharps in a tightly sealed, puncture-proof container such as:

  • Medical sharps container
  • Heavy-duty plastic detergent jugs
  • Metal or hard plastic coffee cans
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Sharps Disposal - Safe and Convenient

Collection Locations & Dates:

Safely dispose of used needles and sharps at our designated collection sites:

  • Van Buren County – Lawrence Office: 4/18, 7/11, 10/3, 12/26
  • Cass County – Dowagiac Office: 4/4, 6/27, 9/19, 12/12

Hours: Fridays, 9 AM – 1 PM

Requirements:

  • Proof of residency required
  • Limit of 2 sharps containers per household

Call (269) 621 - 3143 for more details.

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Substance Use Treatment Services

Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health. Call 1(800)781-0353. (Available 24 - hours, 7- days)

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Questions about hazardous waste?

Contact VBCDHD at (269) 621-3143. 

Learn more about household hazardous waste.
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