Most recently, a needle and syringe were found littered out the front of the Horsham CWA clubhouse.

Horsham CWA President Robyn Abbey said the discarded needle and syringe was an issue the club has dealt with before.

"It is a worry to our Horsham community because it is close to the primary school, the hospital, and a number of elderly people that reside in that area," she said.

"We are led to believe that this is not the first time that this has occurred."

While the health risk presented from drug and needle-related litter remains small, there remains a potential that discarded needles could stick into children or pets.

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Grampians Community Health provides sharps disposal containers as well as a number of drug related harm reduction programs.

A Grampians Community Health Spokesperson said people can safely dispose of their needles in a number of different locations.

"We have needle syringe disposal programs at Grampians Community Health. Where we are able to provide sharps containers to safely using free of charge, including diabetics. We have disposal units externally for after-hours disposal as well," the spokesperson said.

"Grampians Community Health is committed to helping minimise harms related to drug use. We offer a comprehensive range of services including alcohol and other drug counselling, non residential withdrawal support and day programs."

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Horsham City Council runs a public sharps disposal service.

Environmental Health coordinator Luke Mitton said members of the public would need to provide the syringe's exact location to ensure its removal.

"If the needle needs to be removed urgently, pick up the syringe by the blunt end with gloves or tongs and place it only in a suitable sharps container," he said.

"Never place the sharps container in the bin. This puts our waste collectors at risk."

Council also has a needle and syringe exchange program for insulin-dependent people or others with medical conditions.

Sharps must be stored in an appropriate sharps container and delivered to the Environmental Health Unit for disposal in the Council's sharps bin at 18 Roberts Avenue, Horsham.

Mr Mitton said a free sharps replacement container would be provided.

"This is available for the community and not for commercial businesses and activities," he said.

"If you are a business using sharps and need help for disposal and management, call our Environmental Health Team on 5382 9768."

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