Syringes & needles - Disposal and collection

There is a range of services that can assist with the disposal of used needles/syringes. Council provides syringe disposal units & containers.

North Richmond Community Health Centre
9429 5473

Melbourne Inner City AIDS Prevention Centre
9417 1466

North Yarra Community Health Centres:

Collingwood 9419 6155 Carlton 9347 0022 Fitzroy 9419 5266

Sometimes needles and syringes are discarded improperly and you may find this equipment in the community. You can help to keep the streets free of these unwanted items. Arrange for their removal and disposal as soon as possible.

How do I get syringes and needles collected?
For syringe collection in locations including private property please contact the following organisations:

• Inner City Syringe Disposal Hotline: 9417 5125
  (Collection is guaranteed within 24 hours)
• Melbourne Inner City Neddle and Syringe Program - M.I.N.E. 9417 5125
  (For syringe collection in public places such as streets, lanes and public open spaces)

How do I safely handle a syringe or needle?

• If you can, protect your hand with a glove or cloth.
• Never touch the sharp end of the needle, only pick up the syringe by the barrel end.
• Do not try to replace the cap on the needle.
• Put the needle and syringe in a screw top, puncture-proof, plastic container (such as a plastic fruit juice or detergent container) and seal it.
• Tell children never to pick up needles and syringes, but to call an adult.
• Do not put needles and syringes down toilets and drains.

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Further information

Public Health
Telephone 9205 5166
Email info@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Links

Within this site
Syringe Disposal Units
Syringe Disposal Units: Locations

 

Information supplied by: Electronic communications & design officer - 9205 5214

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