Report a needle location here:
People use needles for many different purposes. The Straight to the Point Harm Reduction Program through Saskatchewan Health provides education, awareness, guidance and supplies for safe needle clean up.
- 101-15th Street East (lower level of the Addiction Services building)
- If you find a needle, you can contact Access Place to pick it up. They can be reached by calling (306) 765-6533.
If you are comfortable you can also safely dispose of a needle by following these steps:
- Get a small hard container that needles can't poke through such as a pop bottle or plastic container. It must have a lid.
- Wear closed toe shoes
- Wear gloves
- Preferably using tongs, pick up syringe by plunger end, keeping the tip (sharp) pointed end away from you. Never try to cap the needle.
- Place needle in container.
- Place lid on tightly
- Wash hands
- Return container to access place or in one of the large drop-off bio-bins at the following locations:
- SLGA Retail Liquor Store, 99 – 9 Street East
- National Hotel, 906 – 1 Avenue West
- Rotary Trail, near 300 River Street West (west side of train bridge)
- Fire Hall, 76 – 15 Street East
- Buddy’s Convenience Store, 903 – 17 Street West
- Partners Furniture Warehouse, 100 – 17 Street East
If you need help related to safe needle disposal outside of the regular day hours, please contact the Prince Albert Fire Department.
