Sharps bins

Ipswich Borough Council provides sharps bins at eight locations throughout Ipswich to encourage the safe disposal of needles and drug equipment. Proper disposal helps prevent injuries and the spread of blood-borne viruses.

Importance of safe disposal

Used needles can carry serious infections, such as blood-borne viruses, that can be transmitted to others. Reusing or sharing needles, especially for injecting drugs, increases the risk of catching dangerous infections. To reduce these risks, always use new, clean needles and dispose of used ones properly.

Many areas in England have needle and syringe programmes that provide free supplies of clean needles and advice on disposing of used needles safely.

Find your nearest needle exchange here.

Sharps Bins map