MULTNOMAH COUNTY HARM REDUCTION CLINIC
HEALTHY STREETS NEEDLE DISPOSAL PROGRAM
Healthy Streets is a program of the Multnomah County Health Department and City of Portland to reduce the number of discarded syringes in downtown Portland. Injection drug users can dispose of used needles/syringes at two secure disposal bins located on Portland's waterfront. A biohazard contractor empties the bins regularly.

The program also includes targeted outreach to injection drug users by Multnomah County health workers, as well as a public awareness campaign.
12425 NE Glisan Street
Portland, OR 97230
Eligibility: Unrestricted
Hours: 24 hours per day / 7 days per week
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (503) 988-3030 Main phone
  • (503) 823-1700 Portland Bureau of Transportation Dispatch
INTAKE PROCEDURE: The Healthy Streets syringe disposal bins are located on the west Portland waterfront under the Burnside Bridge and on the Eastbank Esplanade near Salmon Street.

If the disposal box is full or damaged, call the Portland Bureau of Transportation dispatch line.
FEES: None
DOCUMENTS: None
AREA SERVED: City of Portland (Multnomah County only)
SITE HOURS: Monday/Thursday 11am-7pm
TRAVEL/LOCATION INFORMATION: Located in the Menlo Park Shopping Center
Services:
  • Sharps Disposal Programs
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MULTNOMAH COUNTY HARM REDUCTION CLINIC