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Flatbush Scoop · Nov 11, 2026

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The New York City Department of Sanitation has increased fines for improperly disposing of medical needles and other sharp medical waste from $100 to $250. The move follows 73 reported needle-stick injuries among sanitation workers this year, nearly double the 37 recorded throughout 2024.

The New York City Department of Sanitation has increased fines for improperly disposing of medical needles and other sharp medical waste from $100 to $250. The move follows 73 reported needle-stick injuries among sanitation workers this year, nearly double the 37 recorded throughout 2024.

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