City of Kamloops grapples with needle disposal, looks to add bins

Aug 24, 2017 | 12:18 PM

KAMLOOPS — The City of Kamloops says it is hoping to install dozens more needle disposal bins throughout the city, saying drug users improperly disposing of used needles is an ongoing problem.

As it stands now, there are five sharps containers throughout Kamloops.

Four are in downtown parks, and the fifth is near McDonald Park on the North Shore.

Corporate Services and Community Safety Director David Duckworth says the city wants to install 20 to 30 more around the city, in conjunction with ASK Wellness and Interior Health.