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.
Douglas council to build solar energy farm
Douglas council is to start producing its own sustainable solar energy.
Paperless bills for gas in future?
Gas customers say they've been told they're being moved to paperless bills by Island Energy.
Man bit mum and assaulted police
A man who bit his own mother on the head has appeared in court.
'No evidence of petrol profiteering' says OFT chair
The Office of Fair Trading says it doesn't have any evidence of petrol suppliers profiteering on the Island.
Winter weather on the way, says Met Office
A sharp drop in temperatures could mean a freezing start to next week, according to the Met Office.
'No plans to privatise NHS' says chief minister
The chief minister says there are no plans to privatise the Island's health system at the moment.
Teenagers accused of stealing three cars
Two teenagers have appeared in court after allegedly stealing three cars and driving them around the Island.
Lloyds to leave Ramsey
Ramsey will lose a bank next February when its branch in the town shuts up shop.
