The discovery of a carelessly discarded syringe can occur almost anywhere. Often times illegal drug use is associated with these syringes. Whether it is on a beach or in a city park discarded syringes pose a threat of infection or disease.
This is what you should do if you encounter a discarded syringe:
Don’t touch it.
If it’s on a beach staffed with a lifeguard report it to him or her.
If it is necessary to leave the location mark it somehow for future identification.
Call a local law enforcement agency.
Report it to the Department of Environmental Protection at 1-800-482-0777.
