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Needle sweeps and sharps removal to protect staff and the public
Discarded needles are a needlestick injury risk for staff, tenants and the public. Our trained teams carry out systematic sweeps of buildings and land, remove sharps and drug-related litter into approved containers, and decontaminate the areas where they were found.
- 24/7, on site within the hour
- Fixed quotes
- Fully documented
Quote for needle sweeps and sharps removal
We operate 24/7 for emergency cleaning and reactive response.
When you need us
We carry out one-off emergency sweeps and scheduled sweeps for car parks, stairwells, bin stores, parks, void properties, public toilets and derelict land. Every sweep is logged so you have a record of what was found and where.
Who we do this for
- Local authorities
- Housing associations
- Car park and retail operators
- Facilities managers and landowners
What's included
- Systematic search using puncture-resistant PPE and tools
- Removal into approved sharps containers
- Decontamination of affected surfaces
- Clinical waste disposal with documentation
- Location log and photos of finds
- Scheduled sweep programmes on request
Accredited and checked
Compliance and paperwork
Contaminated material from this work is classed as clinical or hazardous waste. We segregate, package and remove it through registered waste carriers, and you receive the waste transfer or consignment note, which is what your duty of care under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 requires you to keep. Chemicals are used under COSHH assessments, and every job has a site-specific risk assessment and method statement.
We cover England, Scotland and Wales from our London office, with needle sweeps and sharps removal available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Found a discarded needle? What to do nextFrom first call to signed-off site
Every reactive job follows the same documented process, so you always know what's happening and what you'll receive at the end.
Call or send details
Tell us what's happened, where it is and how to get access. Photos help us quote faster.
Fixed quote
We confirm the scope, price and arrival window before anyone is dispatched.
Crew on site
Trained technicians arrive with PPE, equipment and a site-specific risk assessment.
Clean and decontaminate
Contaminated material is removed, surfaces treated and waste consigned correctly.
Sign-off pack
You get photos, a completion report and waste paperwork for your records or insurer.
Needle sweeps and sharps removal: common questions
Can you set up regular sweeps?
Yes. Many clients book weekly or monthly sweeps of problem areas, with a report after each visit so trends can be tracked.
What do you do with the needles?
They go into approved sharps containers and are disposed of as clinical waste through licensed carriers.
Can you clear a property used for drug activity?
Yes. We clear and decontaminate properties affected by drug use, including removal of drug paraphernalia and deep cleaning.
What should someone do after a needlestick injury?
Encourage the wound to bleed, wash it with soap and running water without scrubbing, cover it, and get urgent medical advice from A&E or a GP the same day. Report it under your accident reporting procedure.
Do councils collect needles?
Many councils remove discarded needles from public land. Needles on private land, in buildings or car parks are usually the landowner's responsibility, which is where we come in.
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