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Disposal of Used Supplies

Used needles, stems, pipes and all other supplies can be disposed of safely to decrease the chance of equipment being left in public spaces.

  • Drop off used equipment in sharps containers or other safe containers at any health unit location or needle exchange partner location
  • 24 hour needle drop box locations at are also available:
    • The Orillia Common Roof building, 169 Front Street South, Orillia
    • Barrie Health Unit location, 80 Bradford Street, Barrie
    • Huntsville Health Unit 34 Chaffey Street, Huntsville
    • The Busby Centre, 88 Mulcaster Street, Barrie
    • Midland CMHA location, 741 Young Street, Midland
    • Chigamik Community Health Centre, 287 Bayshore Drive, Midland
    • Barrie RAAM, 70 Wellington Street West, Barrie
    • Barrie CMHA location, 15 Bradford Street, Barrie

Link: Find a community disposal site

For more information call the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit 705-721-7520 or toll free at 1-877-721-7520 and ask to speak with a Nurse about Harm Reduction or Needle Exchange.

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