Bundled branch collections:

We are experiencing delays to our bundled branch collections (including the collection of Christmas trees) due to many bookings over the holiday period. If your scheduled collection has been impacted, please leave it on your nature strip and it will be collected as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience and apologise for any delays.
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    Syringes and needle disposal

    It’s important that you store and dispose of syringes and needles properly, as they can cause stick injuries and transmit blood-borne diseases. Sharing needles can also spread these diseases.

    What if I find a needle or syringe on public land?

    Because of the illegal nature of drugs, many users inject in parks, gardens, train stations, and on the street.

    We provide needle and syringe disposal units in all public toilets, and we address complaints about needles and syringes found on public land. To lodge a complaint, contact us on 03 9524 3333.

    Where can I take needles and syringes?

    These organisations coordinate our local needle and syringe programs:

    Caulfield Community Health Service
    260 Kooyong Road, Caulfield
    03 9076 6666
    Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm

    Connect Health and Community
    Gardners Road, Bentleigh East
    03 9575 5333
    Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm

    Where can I take needle and syringe containers?

    Our needle and syringe container program allows you to dispose of used containers in a collection bin at our Service Centre. We replace all returned sharps containers with a new container, free of charge.

    We won’t accept commercial quantities or sharps containers from businesses or containers larger than 2 litres.

    Glen Eira City Council — Service Centre
    Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield
    Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.30pm

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