Needle Disposal

• Health unit launches needle drop boxes in Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton and Northumberland counties

  New locations have been chosen for 24-hour needle disposal bins throughout the jurisdiction of the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit.

  Health

  Nov 28, 2022
  
• Saskatoon partnership will be out in the community for annual needle cleanup

  The Saskatoon Fire Department and the Sask. Health Authority partner for the annual community needle pickup and encourage residents to be cautious, especially as the snow melts.

  Health

  Apr 20, 2022
  
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• New Glasgow police find 600 used needles near railway tracks in town

  Police say anyone who finds a needle and would like assistance with properly disposing of it should contact police or a local pharmacy for help.

  Crime

  Nov 10, 2020
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• Lethbridge recycling employees pricked by improperly disposed needles

  “Dozens of times, we've found needles in the recycling. That's a really big concern when that happens, especially when it punctures someone's skin.”

  Environment

  Oct 8, 2020
• Growing calls to combat discarded needles in Penticton after child allegedly poked in park

  Danni Hyde is calling on the city to improve public safety in parks and beaches. 

  Jun 20, 2019
• Public in Kelowna encouraged to pick up discarded needles

  In an effort to reduce the number of pickup calls, the city has a new message for its residents: don’t be afraid to pick up used needles yourself.

  Health

  Jan 11, 2019
• Vernon volunteer group says it has picked up hundreds of needles

  The Polson Avengers routinely cleanup needles in parks and public spaces around the city.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2018
• City of Langley to test outdoor disposal bins for used needles

  The pilot program would involve setting up outdoor disposal bins for addicts to properly throw away their needles, rather than dropping them in public spaces.

  Health

  Oct 11, 2017
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• Snow melt reveals uglier side of spring

  Some crews have already began picking up garbage and the street sweeping equipment is also making its rounds.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2014