It’s important that you store and dispose of syringes and needles properly, as they can cause stick injuries and transmit blood-borne diseases. Sharing needles can also spread these diseases.
Syringes and needle disposal
What if I find a needle or syringe on public land?
Because of the illegal nature of drugs, many users inject in parks, gardens, train stations, and on the street.
We provide needle and syringe disposal units in all public toilets, and we address complaints about needles and syringes found on public land. To lodge a complaint, contact us on 03 9524 3333.
Where can I take needles and syringes?
For information on the safe retrieval and disposal of needles and syringes, and contact details of Needle and Syringe Program providers, call 1300 365 482.
These organisations coordinate our local program:
Caulfield Community Health Service
260 Kooyong Road, Caulfield
03 9076 6666
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm
Connect Health and Community
Gardners Road, Bentleigh East
03 9575 5333
Monday to Friday, 12.45pm to 4.45pm
For more information, visit the Department of Health's Needle and Syringe Program page.
Where can I take needle and syringe containers?
Our needle and syringe container program allows you to dispose of used containers in a collection bin at our Service Centre. We replace all returned sharps containers with a new container, free of charge.
We won’t accept commercial quantities or sharps containers from businesses or containers larger than 2 litres.
Glen Eira City Council — Service Centre
Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield
Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.30pm
