I would suggest calling either the OPD Non-emergency number (510)777-3333, the Neighborhood Services Division (510)238-3091, or the Oakland Fire Department (510)238-3856. One of those departments can get someone to pick-up same day.

Thank you Tom great advise. Now who is allowed to hand syringes without any way to recover them.

Dave, if you're asking, "Who handed them out?", it would have to be a clinic of some sorts. There used to be a needle exchange program, which tried multiple times and locations in the Fruitvale area, but were constantly "chased" away by the residents in the community. I'm not sure if they even actually exist anymore. 😲

Tom my wife is diabetic and she cannot get syringes without a prescription. As a Keep Oakland Clean volunteer I have picked up several hundred syringes in the past three years. I carry a scrapes container. This is a very serious health and safety issue. I will make some calls.

Like I mentioned previously, there used to be a needle exchange program. It was run by the County of Alameda Health Services, co-run by the "Casa Seguria." They were actually distributing syringes on 29th Avenue, across from the shopping center, in front of the Animal Control office. They tried opening up a number of "offices," unsuccessfully I might add, due to overwhelming opposition from the community.

Thanks Tom.

The City of Oakland Public Works Department has referred this issue to ADVANCE CRIME SCENE, RESTORATION EST. Please contact that department to follow-up (see "Other Helpful Links" at http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/Connect/ReportaProblem/index.htm#Links).

Here are some important City of Oakland contact points:
* Abandoned Autos: 510-777-8622 (abandoned vehicles on public street after 3 days)
* Animal Control: 510-535-5602 (live animals) or 510-535-4888 (dead animals)
* Code Enforcement: 510-238-3381 (blighted private properties, deteriorated buildings, inoperable vehicles on private property)
* Drug Hotline: 510-238-3784 (tips) or 510-777-3211 (in progress)
* Parking Citations: 800-500-6484 (parking citation assistance center, pay or appeal a citation) or 510-238-3099 (enforcement)
* Prostitution Hotline: 510-238-2373 (tips) or 510-777-3211 (in progress)

Thank you.

Whoever is handing out these needles needs to be held accountable. Allowing these needles to be dumped on the streets is dangerous to all citizens. The needle exchange needs to start again and somewhere appropriate

Simplyblu, the County is in charge of it. The last I heard, they're supposed to be using part of Highland Hospital, or another County facility.

Thanks Tom..

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