Infectious waste

We are responsible for the retrieval of any infectious waste found on public land.

This includes syringes and infectious waste such as blood spills, bodily fluids or overdose cleanup.

Locations include:

  • on roads, footpaths and on naturestrips

  • in parks, reserves, along foreshores and in playgrounds

  • in the grounds of Kardinia Park and other Council sporting reserves

  • on public golf courses

  • at bus shelters

  • any other public areas.


Syringes

You can report any observed syringes found on public land, or contact our Customer Service Team urgently.

For commercial businesses please contact our Contractor, Veolia directly on 03 5274 6303  to arrange a negotiated pickup service.


Blood spills cleanup

On occasion we receive reports of blood spills in the Central Business District or residential areas. We will send our contractor to clean up.


Overdose cleanup

On occassion we receive reports of bodily fluids or overdose matter.  We will send our contractor to clean up.





Page last updated: Tuesday, 23 July 2024

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