Needle and syringe disposal

Home users disposing of sharps (e.g. diabetics)

Residents with medical conditions that require sharps disposal are entitled to collect one 4 litre syringe container at a time from our South Morang office (25 Ferres Blvd, South Morang), you may be asked to show proof of residency (rates notice, or any form of ID that shows your name and address).

Business disposing of sharps

Businesses such as hairdressers or doctors that use sharps for procedures or services must engage a medical waste disposal contractor to dispose used sharps.

The Department of Health provides information about the state-wide Needle and Syringe Program (NSP) for other services available.