Discarded hypodermic syringes and needles
The city council will clear away discarded hypodermic syringes and needles from high risk public areas within two hours, this includes schools and shopping centres. Area of low risk will be cleared of offending items within 24 hours.
A charge will be made for visits to commercial premises.
Advice on what to do if you find a needle or syringe in a public place:
1. Do not touch the item or items.
2. If there is something to hand that you can put on top of it to stop others from getting to it, for e.g. a cone or a box please do so.
3. Telephone: (0116) 252 7002 giving the details as accurately as you can about what you have found and where - including (looking from a distance) whether it is used or unused.
If you get a needle stick injury:
1. Squeeze the area straight away to make it bleed.
2. Run the injury under the cold tap for two minutes
3. Go to your GP surgery for advice.
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