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QUESTION

What measures are being taken to address syringe litter in New York City parks?

4:21:19

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The council member is informed that the NYC Parks Department tracks syringe litter data and uses it to deploy their Parks Enforcement Patrol (PEP) officers to areas with high syringe litter.

  • Parks staff who work in areas with high syringe litter receive bloodborne pathogen training and proper protective equipment
  • Any maintenance staff can deal with discarded syringes after receiving the required training
  • The Parks Department installs syringe disposal kiosks in some parks to reduce the need for staff to directly handle syringes
  • Parks staff across all boroughs work to quickly remove syringe litter from park grounds