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drug and alcohol treatment and support services for
young people, adults, families and carers throughout
Oxfordshire
Found a needle?
What are the hazards?
If a skin puncture is caused by a hypodermic needle
the injured person is potentially infected with viruses
including Hepatitis B and C, and HIV.
If you find a needle or syringe:
- DO NOT TOUCH IT.
- If it is in a public place PLEASE phone the District
Council to arrange to have it picked up.
- Remember the exact location and if possible stay
at the site until the Collection Team arrive.
- Tell the owner if it is on private land or in a
building.
- If you want to do something, at your own risk,
cover with a strong box or drinks can.
- DO NOT PUT THE NEEDLE/SYRINGE IN A LITTER BIN.
Contact the council to safely dispose of discarded
needles and syringes:
- Oxford City: 0800 783 1957 (24 hours)
- Cherwell District Council: 01295 221940 or 12295
221531 (After 5pm and at weekends)
- South Oxfordshire District Council: 01491 823416
or 01491 824033 (After 5pm and at weekends)
- Vale of White Horse District Council: 01235 520202
or 01235 821886 (After 5pm and at weekends)
- West Oxfordshire District Council: 01993 861020
(24 hours)
If you receive a needle-stick injury:
- DO NOT SUCK THE WOUND.
- Encourage the injury to bleed by gently squeezing.
- Wash the area with soap and running water for at
least five minutes.
- Cover with a waterproof plaster.
- Immediately visit your Doctor or Accident and Emergency
Department where you should enquire about the relevant
immunisation.
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Needle Find Collection Team Numbers
Oxford City:
0800 783 1957 (24 hours)
Cherwell District Council:
01295 221940
or
12295 221531 (After 5pm and at weekends)
South Oxfordshire District Council:
01491 823416
or
01491 824033 (After 5pm and at weekends)
Vale of White Horse District Council:
01235 520202
or
01235 821886 (After 5pm and at weekends)
West Oxfordshire District Council:
01993 861020 (24 hours)
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