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Needles, syringes and drugs equipment

If you come across a discarded syringe or needle please report the location to us.

Please do not attempt to pick up syringes or needles yourself.

Report needles or drugs paraphernalia

To protect against accidental needle injury, we will attempt to remove them within 2 hours of receiving your message. The discarded syringe will be collected in a safe storage box before being disposed of with other clinical waste.

Contact Customer Services

Email help@durham.gov.uk
Telephone 03000 26 0000

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