Find out about how to:
- Report needles, syringes and other drug-related equipment on public land
- Dispose of needles from self-administered medication
What we're responsible for
We're responsible for the collection and safe disposal of:
- Hypodermic needles (sharps and syringes)
- Items used to smoke cannabis
- Gas canisters
- Other drug-related equipment
If you see any of these items on public land, please report them to us immediately.
Report needles, syringes and other drug-related litter
For your safety, please do not attempt to remove or dispose of needles, syringes and other drug-related litter in any bin as it is extremely dangerous. We aim to respond the same day.
Report needles, syringes and other drug-related litter
Dispose of needles from self-administered medication
You should have a yellow sharps box for your used needles and syringes if you self-administer medication at home.
To dispose of your yellow sharps box when it's full, seal the box and you can:
- Contact the service that provided you with the box to see if they can dispose of it.
- Contact your GP to see if they can dispose of your sharps box.
- Take the sharps box to one of the following healthcare providers during their opening hours:
If you've any problems disposing of clinical waste from your home, please contact our Environmental Management team using the contact details on this page.