Syringes on public property
Syringes on public property
Syringes on public property
Report syringes found on footpaths, roads, bus stops etc.
Last updated on: 09 May 2025
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Urgent request
- Syringes on public land are considered urgent. Please report this issue to the City by calling 1300 422 664. You can call this number 24-hours a day for urgent/high priority assistance. This will allow an Officer to respond with the highest priority.
Residential properties
- Residents are responsible for disposing of syringes found on the residents own premises.
- Syringes can be disposed of in the residents general waste bin, provided the needle is placed in a rigid-walled, puncture resistant plastic container with a well secured lid.
- For residents who have certified sharps containers for the disposal of needles, the certified sharps containers can be placed in their general waste bin.
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