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Weight-loss jab boom brings needles warning for recyclers

Thursday, October 29, 2026


Used needles from weight-loss injections are increasingly being found in household recycling bins, according to recycling industry officials. The rise in discoveries coincides with growing use of injectable medications for weight management. Recycling workers have raised safety concerns about needle exposure during waste sorting.

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