Environment and nature in Kitchener, Ontario
Region of Waterloo - Needle Disposal Kitchener
Offered by Region of Waterloo
15 Charles Street West, Kitchener, ON N2G 1H3
In short
Gloves are meant to protect against fluid contamination, not punctures or cuts. Use tongs, pliers or tweezers to pick up the needle.
- Where
- 15 Charles Street West, Kitchener, ON N2G 1H3
- How to reach
- (519) 575-4400 · Website
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About this service
To safely discard a used needle yourself: Wear latex, rubber or leather gardening gloves. Gloves are meant to protect against fluid contamination, not punctures or cuts. Use tongs, pliers or tweezers to pick up the needle. Be sure to clean and disinfect the pickup instrument afterwards. Pick up the needle by the plastic end (syringe). Do not try to recap used needles. Point the needle tip away from your body. Be very careful not to poke yourself with the needle. Put the sharps disposal container on a stable surface next to the needle. Place the needle point down into the container. Do not force the needle into the container. If you do not have a specialized sharps container, put the needle into a non-breakable, puncture-proof container with a lid, Close the container securely. Find the nearest needle disposal location (see below). Do not flush needles down the toilet or put them in the garbage or recycling box. Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer after removal of gloves.
How do I get in touch?
Call (519) 575-4400, or use the website.
Listed in Kitchener, Ontario.
15 Charles Street West, Kitchener, ON N2G 1H3
15 Charles Street West, Kitchener, ON N2G 1H3Kitchener, Ontario
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