Hello Queens Crap, I always find out many news articles here first. You are one of the best sources of local and sometimes national news.
Here is something awfully amazing but not surprising:
I sent this to Mayor Bloomberg, Assemblyman Lancman, Senator Schumer, Congressman Meeks. I also left a message on Commuity Board 9's machine. I called the Richmond Hill Block association today and got an answering machine that said mailbox was full, so I could not leave them a message.
Do you have any suggestions?
On February 02, 2011, I observed Syringes (Hypodermic Needles) on the corner of 116 street and Atlantic Avenue in Richmond Hill Queens, Zip 11418. It is only a few blocks from Richmond Hill High School and students pass by all day. First reported Feb 02, 2011 to 311. I was transferred to sanitation complaint specialist.
I was given complaint number 2011MLTX01084.
Friday Feb 04 at 4PM syringes are still there. Called 311 at 4:07 pm, talked to Alicia who gave me telephone number for sanitation community liaison-646 885 3769. I called at 4:20 PM. Machine answered and I left a message with detailed information and my contact number.
The next day, February 05, at 9:48 AM the syringes are still there. I called 311 and talked to Amber. She said connected me to DEP. A man named Nelson said that it was a Sanitation matter and referred me back to 311. A man named Tunie checked on the complaint number and said Sanitation responds in 3 to 7 days. This is really unacceptable. At 1:35 Pm the Syringes are still there.
I called the 102 police precinct and talked to community affairs officer Sheridan. He said that he would send some one out there to remove the syringes, but they did not have the proper containers to put them in and would throw them in the sewer. I know this is not the proper way to dispose of syringes either, but it is better than them being on the sidewalk. There has to be a better way to have this type of hazard removed immediately and properly.
311 complaint number 2011MLTX01084. Some syringes already in sewer:
Sincerely,
Joe
Follow up:
Hi Crapper.
The syringes were still there at 10 am today. I showed them to someone on the block who got gloves and a grabber and placed them in a plastic container. They also lifted up the grate and removed syringes from there. 7 in all. Police or EMT is supposed to pick them up.
Let me know if you need further information.
Sincerely,
Joe
7 comments:
That's not a sewar - that is an electrical vault/subway vent, or similar, for things that need air for cooling etc, and the reason it can be lifted is that that workman can get down there. Thank you for cleaning it, but be aware that if it IS an electrical vault, there can be very high voltages running around down there
Unbelievable, where did all those needles come from, a commercial disposal outfit whose worker diump them to avoid going back to the dump site?
Thanks for taking care of the disposal - watch out for the electrical dangers in the future!
This is a reportable 311 complaint.
Anyone who thinks otherwise is an idiot.
brought to you by gang/drug dealers who are destroying our neighborhoods block by block. These are the same people who are having pay to enter parties until all hours, do graffiti and vandalism.
those of use who live in neighborhoods that are invaded by gangs know that the people who seem to be hanging out all day are really working for the drug dealers. otherwise how can they afford new cars, jewelry, huge flat screen tv's and those sound systems?
Please don't get scammed into allowing a harm reduction agency into your neighborhood.
It's pretty in theory but in practice it's feed the drug dealers. on your tax dime.
this crap is bankrolled by the NYS Dept of Health. it's basically give the junkies clean needles, prostitutes free condoms. the junkies have to turn in dirty needles. sound good? yes except they shoot up drugs in the Harm Reduction place.
there probably are a couple already in Queens, the Latino Aids Agency is that the name? in Jackson Heights.
so wonderful that third world diversity is coming to a street near you. amazing that you even picked them up. no one else gives a crap!!
the lack of civic awareness and basic human decency has been on the decline along with the rising invasion of illegal aliens into Queens.
The war on drugs. 40 years and we're winning it! YEAH RIGHT!
from Eppie S., 11106
re: MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL
Information for NYC and NY State
(retrieved 9 Feb 2011)
per 3-1-1 online, DSNY nycwasteless, NYS Dept of Health
nyc.gov/311
nyc.gov/nycwasteless
health.state.ny.us
[mandatory take-back law]
from: 3-1-1 online
The City does not collect medical trash except for syringes used in a residence.
Used syringes and lancets (also known as "sharps") must be properly packaged and labeled and may be brought to any hospital or nursing home in New York State, which are required by law to act as collection centers. In addition, various local pharmacies and healthcare providers participate in the voluntary sharps collection program.
If you are not using a sharps disposal program, place properly packaged and labeled sharps containers in the regular trash. Never place sharps containers in a recycling bin.
Disposal of all other medical waste must be arranged through a licensed hauler.
from: nycwasteless, NYC Dept of Sanitation, DSNY Bureau of Waste Prevention, Reuse, and Recycling
USED SYRINGES & LANCETS
Many people use syringes, needles, and lancets - known as household sharps - to manage their health care at home. Proper storage and disposal of these items is necessary to protect children, pets, and Sanitation workers. Needle sticks and other sharps may cause cuts and the transmission of blood-borne diseases such as Hepatitis B and HIV/AIDS. Follow the tips below for proper handling of these products.
PACKAGE SAFELY
Place used syringes and lancets in a "sharps" container or other leak proof, puncture-resistant container, such as a laundry detergent or bleach bottle. If using a detergent or bleach bottle, close the screw-on top tightly and label the container "Home Sharps." Make sure to keep the container closed between uses. Do not clip, bend, or recap syringes and lancets.
Keep away from children and pets. Put used sharps immediately into your sharps container and make sure to keep the containers away from children and pets.
SAFE DISPOSAL
Bring used sharps to any hospital or nursing home in New York State. All NY hospitals and nursing homes are required by law to act as collection centers for the take-back of used household sharps. Make sure sharps are packaged safely and call hospitals and nursing homes for drop-off times and instructions prior to transporting materials to their facility.
In addition, to hospitals and nursing homes, various local pharmacies and healthcare providers participate in the voluntary sharps collection program.
Visit "take it back nyc" to find locations near you that accept sharps. Alternatively there are vendors who sell pre-paid mail-back kits for used sharps.
If not taking advantage of a sharps disposal program, you can place properly packaged and labeled sharps containers in the trash. Never place loose sharps in the trash and never place sharps containers in your recycling bin. (NYC residents will not be penalized for placing a recyclable container containing sharps in their regular household garbage if the container is clearly marked "Home Sharps".)
from: NY State Dept of Health
NY STATE SHARPS
MANDATORY TAKE-BACK PROGRAM
All NY hospitals and nursing homes are required by law to act as collection centers for used household sharps. Make sure sharps are packaged safely and call hospitals and nursing homes for drop-off times and instructions prior to transporting materials to their facility.
Visit the New York State directory of community sharps collection sites to find the location leaving nearest you. If a hospital or nursing home refuses to take your used sharps, contact the New York State Department of Health.
New York State Directory of Community Sharps Collection Sites
http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/harm_reduction/needles_syringes/sharps/directory_sharpscollection.htm
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