Community Syringe Redemption Program
The NYC Health Department's Community Syringe Redemption Program offers payment for the collection of used syringes. Participants can earn 20 cents per syringe and can return a minimum of five syringes and a maximum of 50 for up to $10 per day.
For questions about the syringe redemption program, email harmreductionunit@health.nyc.gov.
Program Enrollment
Prospective participants will complete enrollment forms in person at any of the syringe redemption locations listed below during the stated time window.
Program participants will be trained on program goals, rules, and redemption rates and details. They will also receive training on safe syringe handling, how to report injuries, and administering naloxone.
Redemption Sites and Times
Prospective and active program participants should look for a white van Saturday through Tuesday at these locations and times:
- Archer Avenue, Queens 143rd Street and Archer Avenue Near LIRR trestle 4 to 5 a.m.
- Borinquen Place, Brooklyn Near Borinquen Overpass, under the BQE 5:30 to 6:30 a.m.
- St. Mary's Park, Bronx Trinity Avenue and East 147th Street 7 to 8 a.m.
- The Hub, Bronx 517 Courtlandt Avenue Near hydrant on East 148th Street 8:15 to 9:15 a.m.
- Walter Gladwin Park, Bronx Along the Cross Bronx Expressway Near the Dunkin' Donuts 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
- Echo Park, Bronx 321 East Tremont Avenue Front of shelter by hydrant 11 a.m. to noon
- Kingsbridge Underpass, Bronx 2510 Valentine Avenue Near the closed El Mundo Discount Department Store 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
- Highbridge Park, Manhattan West 180th Street and Amsterdam Avenue Near the SHOW van on weekdays 1:45 to 2:45 p.m.