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?
These organisations coordinate our local needle and syringe programs:
Caulfield Community Health Service
260 Kooyong Road, Caulfield
03 9076 6666
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm
Connect Health and Community
Gardners Road, Bentleigh East
03 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
