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Syringe Buyback Program Gets Permanent Funding | US News
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- Jul 19, 2026
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Summary
New York City is making its syringe buyback program permanent, pouring $3 million from opioid settlement funds into the effort — paying users 20 cents per syringe, up to 50 a day. Since launching over a year ago, it’s collected over 2.3 million syringes, mostly in the Bronx, helping clean streets and connect users with care. While some council members argue the money should fund treatment, not incentives for drug use, the Health Department defends it as a vital public health tool that’s already slashed needle pickups. No expansion plans are on the table — the program’s staying put as a core service. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2d865e7f3fa90e6f