BROWN COUNTY, Wis. — Brown County Public Health is temporarily adding six sharps disposal containers ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay next week.

What You Need To Know

  • Brown County is temporarily adding six sharps disposal containers ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft

  • These add to the 30+ containers the county has open year-round

  • The draft is expected to bring an additional 250,000 people to the area

These containers will add to the more than 30 sharps disposal sites Brown County has open year-round. The draft is expected to bring an additional 250,000 people to the area.

The sharps containers provide a secure way to dispose of needles, syringes and other sharps. The county notes that the disposal containers will be open to anyone who needs them, including community members, visitors and people managing chronic conditions like diabetes. 

A sharps disposal container (Brown County Public Health)

"This is a proactive step to protect our community,” said Brown County Public Health Communicable Disease Specialist Emily Corrigan. “By providing accessible, discreet sharps disposal options, we’re reducing the risk of accidental needle sticks and promoting a safer environment for everyone enjoying this great event.” 

The six temporary containers will be installed Monday ahead of the draft, which runs April 24-26. The containers are scheduled to be removed the following Monday on April 28.

The temporary locations include:

  • Stadium View Bar, Restaurant, & Event Halls (1963 Holmgren Way)
  • Badger State Brewing Company (990 Tony Canadeo Run)
  • Bellin Health Titletown Sports Medicine and Orthopedics (1970 S. Ridge Road)
  • Argonne Park (2020 Argonne Street) 
  • Canterbury Park (1154 Canterbury Road) 
  • Skyline Park (951 Park Ridge Drive)

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