De not touch syringues found in public places (park, vacant lots, alleyways, streets and sidewalks). Call the Accès Verdun office at 3-1-1. The borough will pick them up from the spot at which they were found.

A syringue found in a private site or property should be safely collect by the owner. Call the CLSC's Info-Santé line at 514 766-0546 for information on this topic.

If a syringue is found in a private place that is accessible to the public, such as a daycare playground, restaurant washroom etc., a worker at the location in question should remove the syringue and contact the CLSC'S Info-Santé line at 514 766-0546.

In the event of repeated instances of drug use in the neighbourhood, call the socio-community officers of the neighbourhood police station at 514 280-0416.

In the event of an accidental syringue stick, let the wound bleed slightly. Wash with soap and warm water without irritating the wound. Go to the emergency and tell the nurse that a dirty seringue has pricked you. Children should be taken to Sainte-Justine Hospital or the Montreal Children's Hospital.