Needle bins to allow injecting drug users to safely dispose of used syringes have been installed in five public toilets in Belfast city centre.
The council said it took the measure due to the number of needles found by cleaners and members of the public.
The first bin was installed on the Dublin Road at the end of 2014.
Since then, four more have been put in public toilets in Custom House Square, Lombard Street, the Gasworks site on the Ormeau Road and the Antrim Road.
The needle bins are small silver plaques sited on the wall with the words "sharps disposal" on them.
There is a hole in the middle to allow people to dispose of used needles in a secure container.
The council said they are also designed to be used by people with medical conditions such as diabetes.
Source: Robbie Meredith, BBC news NI, 26/02/15
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