We will remove and dispose of needles, syringes and other drug-related items that are discarded on certain areas of land.

These include: 

  • footways
  • highways
  • public right of way
  • public open areas (includes parks and playgrounds)
  • residents front gardens adjoining the footpath/highway
  • council owned car parks 
  • closed churchyards

Syringes are removed from the seven council owned public conveniences by the contractor when they visit to clean, three to four times a day.

What should I do if I find a syringe?

If you find a syringe:

  • do not touch it
  • do not hide it
  • do not put it in a litter bin or a domestic wheelie bin.  

What if I am pricked or injured by a syringe or needlestick?

  • encourage the puncture injury to bleed
  • do not suck the wound
  • wash well under cold running water without soap and cover with a dry dressing
  • seek medical advice as soon as possible (a protective injection against hepatitis B can be given but it needs to be within 48 hours) treatment, therefore, must begin without delay.

Accident and Emergency, New Cross Hospital

What about syringes found on commercial premises?

If you find a syringe on commercial or industrial premises inform the owner, if you are the owner, dispose of the needle as detailed in your health and safety risk assessment.

If you require assistance, contact us and we will give you a quote for the removal and disposal of the syringes.

Report needles, syringes and other drug-related items

It is important to give the exact location and the number of syringes to be collected

To make a report contact the Street Cleansing Team.  Emergency out of hours please ring: 01902 552999.

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