City Reminds Residents It's Their Responsibility to Dispose of Needles Found on Private Property

Community-based approach needed to manage used needles, says City of Owen Sound, in reminder to residents to "be a part of the solution" by transporting contaminated sharps for safe disposal.

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As warmer weather melts away the snow, discarded needles and other sharps may become more visible in the community. With that in mind, the City of Owen Sound reminded residents today that property owners are responsible for disposing of sharps found on private property.

The City is reminding residents it only handles r…