City staff against needle buyback program in Vernon
The prospect of a needle buyback program in Vernon is unlikely if city staff members get their way.
In a report to council, staff recommended against the program but to continue the Folks on Spokes program instead.
Staff argue that the Folks on Spokes program, which operates on an on-call basis between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. five days a week is “financially prudent and as well as an effective use of time.”
The program cost taxpayers $11,245 since launching in April and in that time 38 calls were made and 161 sharps have been collected by the Folks on Spokes crew.