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Syringes

If you find a syringe

Needles, syringes and other drug related items are being increasingly discarded in the environment. There are a number of hazards associated with handling these items and if discovered you should e-mail us to have them safely removed and disposed of.

We advise members of the public NOT to pick up syringes, unless it poses an immediate danger to you or other residents. If you decide it is necessary to pick up a syringe, ensure that you wear protective gloves so that you do not come into direct contact with it, and place the syringe, needle first into a bottle with a lid on. Please contact Envrionmental & Consumer Protection Services using the details below.

Syringes found on educational premises

Please note that any needles or syringes etc. found on educational premises (such as schools and nurseries) during working hours should be reported immediately to the premises directly, where staff on site are trained to deal with such items.