No more pricks! Use Community Sharps bins to dispose of syringes

There are many legitimate reasons for using hypodermic needles, syringes or other ‘sharps’ in every part of our community, however Kempsey Shire Council are reminding the community to dispose of these dangerous items safely to avoid risking others.

Increasingly, our staff and community are put at risk by improperly disposed needles in public bins, scattered throughout cemeteries and in public toilets. Our staff work diligently to keep our public spaces safe and clean for the community. You can help us by storing and disposing of your sharps appropriately. 

Free community sharps bins are provided in these locations throughout the Shire to help you safely dispose of syringes. 

If you use syringes at home, please store your used sharps in a plastic puncture-proof container with a lid, or a yellow sharps container, then take them to one of our local community sharps bins.

Please be mindful and take care to dispose of sharps correctly. Incorrect disposal puts others at risk.

Placing syringes or sharps, including needles and lancets (finger prickers), in household or public bins can cause injury to those who empty our bins or sort our waste.

Find out more at ksc.pub/sharps