Douglas council is asking people to dispose of waste responsibly after finding used needles in plastic recycling bins.
The local authority took to Facebook to issue the plea today after its recycling team discovered the used hypodermics.
The council says anyone using needles must dispose of them in appropriate containers, which are available from GPs, the hospital and local retailers.
And it adds needles can pose significant health and safety hazards to its staff.
Senior Tynwald committee to look at healthcare funding
Senior figures in the Island's healthcare system will appear before a Tynwald committee looking into healthcare funding this week.
Government apologises after child benefit problems
The government's apologised after nearly 800 people didn't get their child benefits today.
Noel Edmunds gives more details on IOM wine
Noel Edmonds has released a second video featuring his new Isle of Man wine.
Consultation asks about protecting Douglas Head
Should Douglas Head be a conservation area?
DfE can't say how much it costs to insure the TT
The Department for Enterprise won't release the figures for how much it costs to insure the Island's motorcycle races, because it doesn't hold the policies.
How much would it cost to raise personal tax allowances?
An MHK will ask about the cost of raising personal income tax allowances.
UK's interest in Assisted Dying Bill to be raised in Keys
MHKs want to find out what questions the UK Ministry of Justice has asked about the Island's Assisted Dying Bill.
Celebrity Traitors star coming to Island
A comedian who featured in Celebrity Traitors will be performing in the Island next year.
