Syringes
Health and Safety
Needles, syringes and other drug related items are being increasingly discarded in the environment.
| Service ID: | 428 |
|---|---|
| email: | ehadmin@staffordbc.gov.uk |
| telephone: | 01785 619402 |
| sms: | 07781 471023 |
| fax: | 01785 619319 |
| complaints: | welcome.asp?id=2505 |
There are a number of hazards associated with handling these items and if discovered you should contact us to have them safely removed and disposed of.
We advise members of the public not to pick up needles, unless it poses an immediate danger to you or other residents. Ideally, you should contact Street Scene on 01785 619401 who will arrange for safe disposal.
Please note that any needles, or syringes, etc. found on educational premises (e.g. schools, nurseries, etc.) during working hours should be reported immediately to the premises directly where staff on site are trained to deal with such items. TOP
FAQ
I Have Found A Discarded Syringe/Needle, what do I do?
DO NOT pick it up. You should contact Street Scene on 01785 619401 who will arrange for safe disposal. If you feel that it poses an immediate danger to you or other residents and you decide to move it to a safe location, then try to do this without touching it.
Please note that any needles, or syringes, etc. found on educational premises (e.g. schools, nurseries, etc.) during working hours should be reported immediately to the premises directly where staff on site are trained to deal with such items. TOP
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