{"id":109161,"date":"2026-01-07T15:41:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T15:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/109161\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T15:41:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T15:41:11","slug":"sharps-disposal-program-florida-department-of-health-in-pinellas-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/109161\/","title":{"rendered":"Sharps Disposal Program &#8211; Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Map with red pin point\" class=\"object-cover size-full lazyload\" title=\"Sharps Disposal Program 1\" data-eio=\"p\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/find-a-location.png\" data-eio-rwidth=\"1317\" data-eio-rheight=\"1000\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/find-a-location.png\" alt=\"Map with red pin point\" class=\"object-cover size-full\" title=\"Sharps Disposal Program 1\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    Florida Hospital North Pinellas                  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text-sm leading-5 lg:leading-6 lg:text-base [&amp;_a]:underline [&amp;_a]:font-bold\">\n          1395 S Pinellas Ave.<br \/>Tarpon Springs<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pinellas.floridahealth.gov\/programs-and-services\/environmental-public-health\/community-programs\/sharps-disposal-program\/tel:727-942-5000\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">727-942-5000<\/a>, Ext. 2870<br \/>Inquire at Emergency Room<br \/>Sunday \u2013 Saturday, 8 a.m. \u2013 4:30 p.m.        <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Map with red pin point\" class=\"object-cover size-full lazyload\" title=\"Sharps Disposal Program 1\" data-eio=\"p\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/find-a-location.png\" data-eio-rwidth=\"1317\" data-eio-rheight=\"1000\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/find-a-location.png\" alt=\"Map with red pin point\" class=\"object-cover size-full\" title=\"Sharps Disposal Program 1\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    Morton Plant Mease HealthCare \u2013 Dunedin                  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text-sm leading-5 lg:leading-6 lg:text-base [&amp;_a]:underline [&amp;_a]:font-bold\">\n          601 Main St.,\u00a0<br \/>Dunedin<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pinellas.floridahealth.gov\/programs-and-services\/environmental-public-health\/community-programs\/sharps-disposal-program\/tel:727-734-6141\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">727-734-6141<\/a><br \/>Inquire at Emergency Room<br \/>Monday \u2013 Friday, 8 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m.        <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Map with red pin point\" class=\"object-cover size-full lazyload\" title=\"Sharps Disposal Program 1\" data-eio=\"p\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/find-a-location.png\" data-eio-rwidth=\"1317\" data-eio-rheight=\"1000\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/find-a-location.png\" alt=\"Map with red pin point\" class=\"object-cover size-full\" title=\"Sharps Disposal Program 1\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    Morton Plant Mease HealthCare \u2013 Countryside                  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text-sm leading-5 lg:leading-6 lg:text-base [&amp;_a]:underline [&amp;_a]:font-bold\">\n          3231 McMullen Booth Road<br \/>Safety Harbor<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pinellas.floridahealth.gov\/programs-and-services\/environmental-public-health\/community-programs\/sharps-disposal-program\/tel:727-725-6100\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">727-725-6100<\/a><br \/>Inquire at Emergency Room<br \/>Monday \u2013 Friday, 8 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m.        <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Map with red pin point\" class=\"object-cover size-full lazyload\" title=\"Sharps Disposal Program 1\" data-eio=\"p\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/find-a-location.png\" data-eio-rwidth=\"1317\" data-eio-rheight=\"1000\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/find-a-location.png\" alt=\"Map with red pin point\" class=\"object-cover size-full\" title=\"Sharps Disposal Program 1\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    Morton Plant Mease HealthCare \u2013 Clearwater                  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text-sm leading-5 lg:leading-6 lg:text-base [&amp;_a]:underline [&amp;_a]:font-bold\">\n          300 Pinellas St.,\u00a0<br \/>Clearwater<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pinellas.floridahealth.gov\/programs-and-services\/environmental-public-health\/community-programs\/sharps-disposal-program\/tel:727-461-8552\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">727-461-8552<\/a><br \/>Inquire at Emergency Room<br \/>Monday \u2013 Friday, 8 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m.        <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Map with red pin point\" class=\"object-cover size-full lazyload\" title=\"Sharps Disposal Program 1\" data-eio=\"p\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/find-a-location.png\" data-eio-rwidth=\"1317\" data-eio-rheight=\"1000\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/find-a-location.png\" alt=\"Map with red pin point\" class=\"object-cover size-full\" title=\"Sharps Disposal Program 1\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    HCA Florida Largo Hospital                  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text-sm leading-5 lg:leading-6 lg:text-base [&amp;_a]:underline [&amp;_a]:font-bold\">\n          201 14th St. SW<br \/>Largo<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pinellas.floridahealth.gov\/programs-and-services\/environmental-public-health\/community-programs\/sharps-disposal-program\/tel:727-588-5200\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">727-588-5200<\/a><br \/>Inquire at reception desk<br \/>Monday \u2013 Friday, 8:30 a.m. \u2013 2:30 p.m.        <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Map with red pin point\" class=\"object-cover size-full lazyload\" title=\"Sharps Disposal Program 1\" data-eio=\"p\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/find-a-location.png\" data-eio-rwidth=\"1317\" data-eio-rheight=\"1000\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/find-a-location.png\" alt=\"Map with red pin point\" class=\"object-cover size-full\" title=\"Sharps Disposal Program 1\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    St. Petersburg Medical Center                  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text-sm leading-5 lg:leading-6 lg:text-base [&amp;_a]:underline [&amp;_a]:font-bold\">\n          6500 38th Ave. North<br \/>St. Petersburg<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pinellas.floridahealth.gov\/programs-and-services\/environmental-public-health\/community-programs\/sharps-disposal-program\/tel:727-384-1414\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">727-384-1414<\/a><br \/>Inquire at information desk<br \/>Monday \u2013 Friday, 9 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.        <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Map with red pin point\" class=\"object-cover size-full lazyload\" title=\"Sharps Disposal Program 1\" data-eio=\"p\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/find-a-location.png\" data-eio-rwidth=\"1317\" data-eio-rheight=\"1000\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/find-a-location.png\" alt=\"Map with red pin point\" class=\"object-cover size-full\" title=\"Sharps Disposal Program 1\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    HCA Florida Northside Hospital                  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text-sm leading-5 lg:leading-6 lg:text-base [&amp;_a]:underline [&amp;_a]:font-bold\">\n          6000 49th St. North,\u00a0<br \/>St. Petersburg<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pinellas.floridahealth.gov\/programs-and-services\/environmental-public-health\/community-programs\/sharps-disposal-program\/tel:727-521-4411\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">727-521-4411<\/a><br \/>Inquire at information desk<br \/>Monday \u2013 Friday, 9 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m.        <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Map with red pin point\" class=\"object-cover size-full lazyload\" title=\"Sharps Disposal Program 1\" data-eio=\"p\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/find-a-location.png\" data-eio-rwidth=\"1317\" data-eio-rheight=\"1000\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/find-a-location.png\" alt=\"Map with red pin point\" class=\"object-cover size-full\" title=\"Sharps Disposal Program 1\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    Morton Plant Mease \u2013 Bardmoor                  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text-sm leading-5 lg:leading-6 lg:text-base [&amp;_a]:underline [&amp;_a]:font-bold\">\n          8839 Bryan Dairy Road<br \/>Largo<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pinellas.floridahealth.gov\/programs-and-services\/environmental-public-health\/community-programs\/sharps-disposal-program\/tel:727-395-2600\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">727-395-2600<\/a><br \/>Inquire at reception desk<br \/>Monday \u2013 Friday, 8 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.        <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Map with red pin point\" class=\"object-cover size-full lazyload\" title=\"Sharps Disposal Program 1\" data-eio=\"p\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/find-a-location.png\" data-eio-rwidth=\"1317\" data-eio-rheight=\"1000\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/find-a-location.png\" alt=\"Map with red pin point\" class=\"object-cover size-full\" title=\"Sharps Disposal Program 1\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    Palms of Pasadena Hospital                  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text-sm leading-5 lg:leading-6 lg:text-base [&amp;_a]:underline [&amp;_a]:font-bold\">\n          1501 Pasadena Ave. South<br \/>St. Petersburg<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pinellas.floridahealth.gov\/programs-and-services\/environmental-public-health\/community-programs\/sharps-disposal-program\/tel:727-381-1000\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">727-381-1000<\/a>, Ext. 7657<br \/>Inquire at information desk<br \/>Monday \u2013 Friday, 9 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m.        <\/p>\n<p>                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Map with red pin point\" class=\"object-cover size-full lazyload\" title=\"Sharps Disposal Program 1\" data-eio=\"p\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/find-a-location.png\" data-eio-rwidth=\"1317\" data-eio-rheight=\"1000\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/find-a-location.png\" alt=\"Map with red pin point\" class=\"object-cover size-full\" title=\"Sharps Disposal Program 1\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    Johns Hopkins All Children\u2019s Hospital                  <\/p>\n<p class=\"text-sm leading-5 lg:leading-6 lg:text-base [&amp;_a]:underline [&amp;_a]:font-bold\">\n          501 6th Ave. South,<br \/>St. Petersburg<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pinellas.floridahealth.gov\/programs-and-services\/environmental-public-health\/community-programs\/sharps-disposal-program\/tel:727-767-4720\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">727-767-4720<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/pinellas.floridahealth.gov\/programs-and-services\/environmental-public-health\/community-programs\/sharps-disposal-program\/tel:727-767-4250\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">727-767-4250<\/a><br \/>Inquire at Emergency Room<br \/>Sunday \u2013 Saturday, 8 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.        <\/p>\n<p class=\"\">For more information, contact the American Diabetic Association of Tampa Bay at <a href=\"https:\/\/pinellas.floridahealth.gov\/programs-and-services\/environmental-public-health\/community-programs\/sharps-disposal-program\/tel:813-885-5007\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">813-885-5007<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Florida Hospital North Pinellas 1395 S Pinellas Ave.Tarpon Springs727-942-5000, Ext. 2870Inquire at Emergency RoomSunday \u2013 Saturday, 8 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