Spokane bans throwing used syringes in household trash and supports SRHD's syringe services program, which exchanges used needles for sterile ones to reduce disease transmission and improperly discarded sharps.
Used syringes must be placed in rigid, puncture-resistant sharps containers and dropped at SRHD or participating pharmacy take-back sites; loose needles in curbside trash or recycling is prohibited and can trigger Waste Management rejection. SRHD operates the longstanding syringe services program, exchanging used needles for sterile supplies and offering naloxone, HIV/HCV testing, and treatment referrals. The program is authorized under Washington public-health law. Free sharps containers are available at SRHD for residents managing diabetes or other home injection needs.
Discarding loose needles in trash or public spaces can mean cleanup fees, fines, and possible misdemeanor litter charges if knowingly dumped.
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