Medications and syringes ARE NOT accepted at La Verne Fire Stations.

Waste Management Program

La Verne residents can safely and properly dispose of their used needles, lancets and other medical sharps by participating in a no-cost mail-back program provided by Waste Management, Inc. To establish this free service, call Waste Management Customer Service at (909) 599-1274 for further details.

https://www.wm.com/us/en/support/faqs/how-do-i-handle-medical-waste-or-sharps-disposal

Safe Drug Drop-Off Program

The Safe Drug Drop-Off Program is available through a partnered effort of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Los Angeles County Departments of Public Health and Public Works. The program allows residents to safely and anonymously surrender any unused or expired prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, “SHARPS” (needles), or any other controlled substances at the designated locations below, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There will be no questions asked. Our nearest location is:

San Dimas Sheriff’s Station: 270 South Walnut Ave., San Dimas, 91773 Phone: (909) 450-2700