Needles & Syringes

What If You Find Them?

Soham does not have a large drug problem. However, a small number of drug users sometimes discard needles and syringes thoughtlessly.
It is possible that at some time you or someone you know may find a needle or syringe in a public area. If this happens, you need to know how to arrange for this to be disposed of quickly and safely, so that we can safeguard our community from any potential risk.

If you do find a Needle or Syringe:

Do NOT touch it
Do NOT hide it
Do NOT kick it down a drain or out of sight
Do NOT put it in a dustbin, litter bin or down a toilet
DO telephone the District Council or the Police on the number below to arrange for it to be removed.

The needle will be collected as soon as possible, but it may not be collected immediately.
If you want to do something yourself to protect others, cover it with a strong box or tin until someone can collect it.
 WARNING  Do NOT remove a needle yourself - safe disposal is essential and there is a risk of injury.

Needle Collection & Disposal

East Cambridgeshire District Council Office hours 01353 616335
Police - NOT 999 (Collection outside office hours) 0845 4564564

If you are worried about problems of drug misuse in your community contact:-
Communities Against Drugs Support Worker, Lucas Oliver 07986 707193