What do I do with Used Needles?
Imagine you get pricked by a used needle! Scary? You bet! Check out the news clip here to hear accounts from Nova Scotians whose lives have been affected by improperly disposed needles.
Did you know that Sharps Containers are FREE from any pharmacy in Nova Scotia if you are a residential sharps user? Once it's filled, bring it back to the pharmacy and they'll give you a new container!
The Waste Resource Association of Nova Scotia put out a series of videos to explain how an accidental prick from a needle sticking out of a garbage bag or travelling through a recycling line can change the lives of the people tasked with dealing with waste. More on the "Don't be a Prick" campaign can be found on their website here: https://www.dontbeaprick.org/.
The videos feature real workers from a facility in Colechester and reminds residents that your curbside is someone elses workplace. Click on one of the following links to see some of the videos.
Warning: these videos contain strong language.
We remind everyone to do their part in putting waste in its proper place!