Housing and homelessness in Abbotsford, British Columbia
Riverside Shelter - Needle Disposal
Offered by Lookout Society
1640 Riverside Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 8J2
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
- 24/7. Intake between 8am - 9pm
- Who it is for
- 19+
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- 1640 Riverside Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 8J2
- How to reach
- (604) 776-2424 · 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
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Who can use it?
19+
When is it open?
Riverside Shelter - Needle Disposal is open 24/7. Intake between 8am - 9pm.
How do I get in touch?
Call (604) 776-2424, or use the website.
Listed in Abbotsford, British Columbia.
1640 Riverside Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 8J2
1640 Riverside Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 8J2Abbotsford, British Columbia
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