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Found Needles, or Syringes

For the Health and Safety of our community and sanitation workers, you cannot flush needles or syringes down the toilet or put them in the garbage or recycling box. If not disposed of properly, needles can pose a health risk to the community and sanitation workers. There exists a low risk of exposure to disease as a result of contact with a contaminated needle. If you find a used needles, please consult the following for instructions:

Found Needles Fact Sheet

 

 

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Monday, 2010-03-29 3:28 PM