Researchers found that increased regulatory and industry attention to sharps disposal led to a dramatic drop in sharp disposal-related injuries.

All items must be in a container before disposing into the drop box. For more information about the sharps disposal drop box or proper disposal practices, call 217-423-6988 and choose option 2.

The Cleveland County Health Department is holding a drug and medication disposal drive-thru event, which will include a sharps disposal component.

Macon County Health Department has installed a sharps disposal box at the main entrance for syringes, lancets and other sharps.

For more information about proper sharps disposal or to request a sharps container, please contact the Chippewa County Department of Public Health at (715) 726-7900.

I like to check in with our recycling collection crew from time to time to gather insights for this column. They're the boots on the ground, seeing what's working - and what isn't - firsthand.