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    Syringes and needle disposal

    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.

    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 9524 3333.

    Where can I take needles and syringes?

    These organisations coordinate our local needle and syringe programs:

    Caulfield Community Health Service

    240 Kooyong Road, Caulfield
    9523 6666

    Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm

    Connect Health and Community

    Gardners Road, Bentleigh East
    9575 5333
    Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm

    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.

    Glen Eira City Council, Service Centre

    Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield

    Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8am to 5.30pm, and Tuesday 8am to 7.15pm

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