Health care and medical in Abbotsford, British Columbia
Needle Disposal - Abbotsford Public Health Unit
Offered by Fraser Health Authority - McDougall Ave
In short
Needles and syringes are not recyclable and do not belong in the blue bag. Recyclables are pre-sorted by hand at the Abbotsford Mission Recycling Depot and sorting staff can be injured by needles in recycling bags.
- Hours
- Monday Friday, 8:30am 4:30pm
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Medical care, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Safe surroundings, Help with my mental health, Time in nature, A fresh start
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- #104, 34194 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 1L9
- How to reach
- (604) 864-3400 · Website
- Last verified
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About this service
Needles and syringes are not recyclable and do not belong in the blue bag. Recyclables are pre-sorted by hand at the Abbotsford Mission Recycling Depot and sorting staff can be injured by needles in recycling bags. Collection workers can also be injured by needles put in curbside garbage and recycling.
Needles and syringes are accepted for disposal at the locations listed below. The drop-off service is provided free-of-charge for community members. Businesses, government agencies and non-government organizations are encouraged to identify their own waste disposal solutions. A list of safe sharps disposal sites can also be found on the Citys Waste Wizard at: https://www.abbotsford.ca/city_services/garbage_recycling_and_composting/waste_wizard.htm
When is it open?
Needle Disposal - Abbotsford Public Health Unit is open Monday Friday, 8:30am 4:30pm.
How do I get in touch?
Call (604) 864-3400, or use the website.
Listed in Abbotsford, British Columbia.
#104, 34194 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 1L9
#104, 34194 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 1L9Abbotsford, British Columbia
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