Needles, syringes, lancets and other injection equipment should be disposed of correctly to minimise infection to others in the community. Sharps should never be disposed of in household waste and recycling bins or flushed down toilets or drains due to the high risk of injury to workers and community members.
You can dispose of sharps waste at a number of chemists and pharmacies in the Cessnock LGA, such as:
Abermain Pharmacy - 193 Cessnock Road, Abermain
Branxton Pharmacy - 56 Maaitland St, Branxton
Cessnock Plaza Pharmacy Cnr Cooper Street and Keene Street, Cessnock
The Chemist Cessnock - 52A Vincent St, Cessnock
Priceline Pharmacy - Shop 8. Cnr North Avenue and Darwin Street, Cessnock
Greta Pharmacy - 104 High St, Greta
Kurri Pharmacy - 169-173 Lang St Your Discount Chemist, Kurri Kurri
24-hour drop-off facilities are also available at:
Cessnock Hospital - Bin is located in the carpark off Forster Street entrance
Kurri Kurri Hospital - Bin is located at the rear down the last driveway of Hospital Street
Your Doctor or Pharmacist will be able to assist you with information on how to dispose of community sharps