Some medical conditions require the use of hypodermic needles, syringes, lancets, and scalpel blades.  Thus, in an effort to ensure your safety, the Carroll County Housing Authority offers complimentary sharps containers, as well as, proper disposal of our resident’s household sharps.  You may pick up a Sharps container at the CCHA office during regular business hours.  When your Sharps container is about three-quarters (3/4) full, please ensure the lid is locked on the container, and return it to the CCHA office for proper disposal.  If you have any questions regarding this complimentary disposal service, please contact our office at 815-273-7081.

Just a few reminders when storing used needles for future disposal:

1. Place used Sharps in Sharps/biohazard container or hard plastic container with a lid.
2. Do not store Sharps in glass bottles, aluminum cans, or coffee cans.
3. Put Sharps in the container needle first.
4. Keep this container out of reach of children and pets.

With the spring rains in April, we here at Carroll County Housing Authority (CCHA) are planning on several projects this year, and a few additional projects to complete in the following year. 

In 2024, we are planning to complete the following Capital Projects:  (a)  Seal coat and stripe all CCHA parking lots; (b) installation of new Mest Manor emergency exit doors, as well as, interior maintenance door; and (c) purchase of new Mest Manor Community Room furniture.  In addition, we will also be purchasing new outdoor signage for all three housing sites, and planting new trees on the Carroll Apartments site. 

Looking into the future, the following capital improvements are being planned for 2025:  (a) New roof for the Mest Manor building; (b) painting of the interior areas of Mest Manor; and (c) new concrete back patios for the Maple Lane units. 

The CCHA staff continues to plan and budget for the many improvements that make living in Savanna safe and affordable.  Please watch for future updates as we enter the summer months.  We strive, and remain committed to providing housing that everyone can be proud of.