Needles and Sharps

Sharps such as needles and syringes pose a health risk to the community and it is the responsibility of any individuals, health professionals, community organisations and businesses using these items to dispose of them appropriately. 

Individuals

To find your nearest sharps disposal location or for more information about sharps disposal, contact your community health care provider.

For further information please visit: Sharps Waste - NSW EPA

Health Professionals, Community Organisations or Businesses

Health professionals, community organisations or businesses handling and / or disposing of sharps waste must implement a Clinical and Related Waste Management Plan in accordance with ‘NSW Health Clinical and Related Waste Management for Health Services’. For more information please visit: Sharps Waste - NSW EPA.

Useful Contacts

To report a needle in a public place, please call the NSW Needle Clean-up Hotline on 1800 633 353.

For more useful contacts for safe sharps management, please visit: NSW Health Useful Contacts

 

 

 

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