Needles or syringes found – private or public property

• City parks/city property: Do not touch or try to remove the object – report it at once to the park supervisor. All needles, sharp objects (i.e. “sharps”) and biohazards found in City parks and facilities are to be removed as soon as possible since the risk they pose to Patrons and Staff is considerable. Contact 311 to be connected with the park supervisor.

 

• Individuals are responsible for disposal of sharps found on their residential property. Property management of an apartment building/commercial building is responsible for picking up and disposing of discarded sharps found on the property.

Note: The City of Toronto will only collect needles from City property.  If needles are found off City property, then Toronto Public Health can advise of safe handling and disposal methods.

If you need help finding a proper medical waste disposal container, or to arrange a collection please contact medical Solution.