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News Details (Posted: November 3, 2008):
SAFE OPTIONS FOR HOME NEEDLE DISPOSAL
Full Description:
A 44-year-old trash collector was stuck in the leg with a needle from someone’s trash. A year later, he started having stomach pains. His doctor informed him that he had contracted Hepatitis C, probably from being stuck by the needle. It’s not just trash workers who are at risk of needle sticks – it’s also neighbors, children, janitors, housekeepers, and pets. That’s why used needles should never be thrown in the garbage. All needles should be treated as if they carry a disease. If someone gets stuck with a stray needle, they’ll need costly medical tests and experience worry about whether they have contracted a harmful or deadly disease.
Effective September 1, 2008, Senate Bill 1305 prohibits disposal of home generated needles in solid waste and recycling containers. City of Calabasas residents who need assistance with needle disposal are encouraged to call 800-772-5657 and order the “SHARPS Disposal by Mail System.” The system is comprised of a container in which you place your used needles, a government approved return by mail system and instructions for use. When the container is full, it is mailed in the postage pre-paid return box. The waste will then be properly documented and destroyed. For further information about this program, or other solid waste and recycling issues, please contact the City of Calabasas Recycling Coordinator at (818) 878-4225, ext. 314.
A 44-year-old trash collector was stuck in the leg with a needle from someone’s trash. A year later, he started having stomach pains. His doctor informed him that he had contracted Hepatitis C, probably from being stuck by the needle. It’s not just trash workers who are at risk of needle sticks – it’s also neighbors, children, janitors, housekeepers, and pets. That’s why used needles should never be thrown in the garbage. All needles should be treated as if they carry a disease. If someone gets stuck with a stray needle, they’ll need costly medical tests and experience worry about whether they have contracted a harmful or deadly disease.
Effective September 1, 2008, Senate Bill 1305 prohibits disposal of home generated needles in solid waste and recycling containers. City of Calabasas residents who need assistance with needle disposal are encouraged to call 800-772-5657 and order the “SHARPS Disposal by Mail System.” The system is comprised of a container in which you place your used needles, a government approved return by mail system and instructions for use. When the container is full, it is mailed in the postage pre-paid return box. The waste will then be properly documented and destroyed. For further information about this program, or other solid waste and recycling issues, please contact the City of Calabasas Recycling Coordinator at (818) 878-4225, ext. 314.