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Safety - syringes - disposal
Summary of Service
Needles, syringes and other drug related items are being increasingly discarded in the environment.
Details of Service
There are a number of hazards associated with handling these items and if discovered on Council land and premises you should contact us to have them safely removed and disposed.
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 us and we will safely dispose of them.
Ask your G.P. for advice or contact Wiltshire Health Care Trust on: 01373 828209 for the removal of clinical waste.
| A to Z Names | Safety - syringes - disposal, Safety - syringes - disposal |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Syringes (health and safety) |
| PID No. | 428 |
| IPSV Category | Clinical waste disposal |
| Level 1 Name | Safety - syringes - disposal |
| IPSV ID | 523 |
