Spring of the year is a time where many residents are out cleaning up the garbage and debris left behind from the winter, however certain biohazards are becoming increasingly prominent in several community cleanups.
St. John’s Councillor Greg Noseworthy was a part of a community cleanup in the Mundy Pond area over the weekend that yielded countless needles.
Noseworthy says they found a lot of needles in public areas, including some embedded in the trees.
Councillor Greg Noseworthy (VOCM News)
The city has installed safe disposal units in several areas, and Noseworthy is encouraging those with sharps to dispose of them properly.
He says it is a major safety concern when needles pop up in public areas.
If residents spot sharps in public areas, they’re asked to report it to someone who is trained in handling biohazards by phoning 311.
