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Needle Sweep Services

Safe, discreet needle sweep services delivered with care across Norfolk and Cambridgeshire

Needle sweep services are used to locate and safely remove discarded needles or sharps from environments where there may be a risk to health and safety. 


At The Clearing Crew, we provide professional needle sweep services across Norfolk and Cambridgeshire — including Cambridge, Peterborough, King's Lynn, Norwich, Ely, Wisbech and surrounding areas — carried out with care, discretion and a trauma-informed approach. Our aim is to make spaces safe while remaining respectful of the people and situations connected to them.

What is a Needle Sweep?

A needle sweep (also called sharps removal or needle clearance) is a specialist service that involves systematically searching an area for discarded needles, syringes or sharps and removing them safely using appropriate equipment and procedures. 


Needle sweeps are often carried out in properties, communal areas or outdoor spaces where there may be a risk to residents, staff, visitors or members of the public.

When a Needle Sweep May be Needed

Needle sweep services may be required in situations including:

  • Residential properties affected by drug use 


  • Trauma or biohazard environments where sharps may be present 


  • After death situations, particularly in cases involving substance use 


  • Communal areas such as stairwells, bin stores or shared gardens 


  • Void properties or abandoned buildings 


  • Parks, playgrounds or public spaces 


  • Student accommodation or supported housing 


  • Anywhere vulnerable people (children, elderly, pets) may be at risk

Preventative Needle Sweeps

Needle sweeps can also be carried out as a preventative safety measure, not just in response to know

We work with landlords, housing associations and property managers to: 


  • Check void properties before new tenants move in 


  • Inspect communal areas, stairwells and outdoor spaces routinely 


  • Assess properties following concerning reports or complaints 


  • Provide reassurance after suspected drug activity in or near a building 


  • Create safer environments in supported housing or temporary accommodation 


Preventative sweeps help reduce risk before anyone is harmed and can be scheduled as part of regular property maintenance or safety checks.

What Our Needle Sweep Service Includes

Our needle sweep service is thorough and methodical:

  • Full visual inspection of the property or area 


  • Systematic search of all spaces, including hidden or hard-to-reach areas 


  • Safe collection of all needles, syringes and sharps using specialist equipment 


  • Proper containment in approved sharps containers 


  • Legal disposal through licensed clinical waste carriers 


  • Documentation and waste transfer notes for your records 


  • Follow-up advice on prevention where appropriate 


All work is carried out using full PPE and in compliance with health and safety regulations for sharps handling.


We work discreetly, arriving in unmarked vehicles.

Professional Training and Certification

All needle sweep services are carried out in line with strict health and safety standards.

We are:


  • Accredited by the National Academy of Specialist Cleaners


  • CPD accredited


  • Fully insured


  • Trained in biohazard handling and specialist cleaning procedures


All sharps and needles are collected using approves sharps containers and disposed of legally through licensed clinical waste carriers in compliance with the Controlled Waste Regulations. We provide full documentation and waste transfer notes, ensuring complete traceability. 

Areas We Cover

We provide needle sweep and sharps removal services throughout Norfolk and Cambridgeshire

Areas include


Norfolk areas: King's Lynn, Norwich, Great Yarmouth, Thetford, Swaffham, Downham Market, Dereham, Fakenham, Hunstanton and surrounding areas 


Cambridgeshire areas: Cambridge, Peterborough, Ely, Wisbech, March, Huntingdon, St Neots, Chatteris, Ramsey and the Fenland area


If you're unsure whether we cover your location, please get in touch.


We respond to enquiries promptly and will discuss timing and next steps when we speak. 

The Clearing Crew

Tel: 07907938649 email: contact@theclearingcrew.com

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