Safe collection and disposal of needles and syringes.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the safe collection and disposal of needles and syringes

This bill would require syringe service programs in New York City to give participants guidance on safely disposing of used needles and syringes, provide information about nearby disposal sites, and offer portable disposal containers. Beginning September 1, 2026, and every six months after, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene would be required to report to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council, and post online, the steps it has taken to collect discarded sharps in public spaces, the steps syringe service providers have taken to collect discarded sharps in the areas they serve, and, when available, the total number of needles, syringes, and other sharps collected by both the department and these providers.