Free Sharps Disposal
Fill It Forward is a Colorado Health Network program dedicated to safe, accessible sharps disposal — free of charge and free of judgment. By partnering with local pharmacies, businesses, and community members, we’re working to reduce harm, protect public health, and keep our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
What Is Fill It Forward?
Improper disposal of syringes and other sharps poses real risks: accidental injuries, contamination, and the potential spread of infectious diseases. Fill It Forward addresses this by providing sharps containers to pharmacies and local businesses at no cost, ensuring used syringes, pen needles, lancets, GLP-1 injection devices, acupuncture needles, and diabetic supplies are collected and disposed of safely.
What We Accept
Sharps accepted for drop-off include:
- Hypodermic Needles
- Pen Needles
- Intravenous needles
- Lancets
- Other devices that penetrate the skin
Drop-off only. No pickup service at this time.
How to Use the Program
Drop off used sharps here:
Colorado Health Network – Grand Junction
1001 Wellington Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81501
P: 970.243.2437
Hours: Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm
This service is free and confidential.
Why Safe Disposal Matters
When sharps are disposed of improperly in household trash, recycling bins, or public spaces, they put sanitation workers, first responders, families, and community members at risk. Safe disposal:
- Prevents needlestick injuries
- Reduces the risk of bloodborne disease transmission
- Supports the health of the whole community
Fill It Forward is built on the belief that a safer community starts with accessible resources — and that everyone deserves to access those resources with dignity.
Support the Program
Partner With Us
Are you a pharmacy, clinic, or local business interested in hosting a sharps disposal container? We provide everything you need at no cost to you — and your participation makes a real difference.
To learn more about partnering with Fill It Forward, contact Stephanie Ruf, Associate Director of Administration, Western Region.
About Colorado Health Network
Founded in 1983, Colorado Health Network (CHN) is Colorado’s oldest and largest provider of services and programs for people living with or impacted by HIV. CHN’s mission is to equitably meet the evolving needs of people affected by HIV and other health conditions through prevention, care, and advocacy — statewide, and always without judgment.