Health care and medical in Abbotsford, British Columbia
Needle Disposal - Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre
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
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- 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
- 32900 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford, BC (Sharps Disposal Unit To The Left Of The Emergency Dept Entrance)
- How to reach
- (604) 851-4700 · Website
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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 Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How do I get in touch?
Call (604) 851-4700, or use the website.
Listed in Abbotsford, British Columbia.
32900 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford, BC (Sharps Disposal Unit To The Left Of The Emergency Dept Entrance)
32900 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford, BC (Sharps Disposal Unit To The Left Of The Emergency Dept Entrance)Abbotsford, British Columbia
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