What To Do If You Find A Syringe:
Apr 25, 2006
Call the John Howard Society or Durham Region Health Department to collect it. If it must be moved immediately, follow these steps:
(1) Don't touch it -- kids should find an adult and adults should find proper tools before removing it;
(2) Using tongs, heavy rubber gloves, or a bare hand if absolutely necessary, pick up the syringe from the barrel end -- never try to re-cap it if the cap has fallen off;
(3) Place the syringe inside something that won't be penetrated by the needle -- ideally a pop can or heavy plastic container like the type that bleach and fabric softener come in;
(4) Bring the container to a John Howard Society office or the Durham Region Health Department;
(5) If you choose to put it out for garbage, separate the container from the rest of the curb-side garbage and clearly label it with black marker as "sharp waste" or "syringes."
Source:
http://www.durhamregion.com/dr/regions/durham/story/3462377p-4001062c.html
