With snow melting, Regina police warn about needles

The early spring thaw has melted away what little snow there was, leaving the debris underneath including syringes and hypodermic needles.

While people are out enjoying the warm weather or spring cleaning around their neighbourhood they should be wary if they come across a syringe.

Used Needles

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Used Needles

The Regina Police Service is asking the public to not touch needles unless they have the right tools.

The city's waste management bylaw prohibits people from disposing a used needle or any biomedical waste into a city garbage can.

The police are asking people to call the Street Project(306-766-7799)of the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region for help picking up a needle.

People can try to dispose of needle safely themselves by using heavy gloves, a pair of tongs or pliers, and a hard-sided container with a lid that cannot be punctured by a needle, like a coffee tin.

Once the needle is contained, people can drop it off at a needle disposal drop box or call the Street Project to arrange for pickup.