All household medical and infectious solid waste including lancets, syringes and hypodermic needles must be properly contained before disposing of in the solid waste container. Household and infectious waste must be placed in plastic bags and securely tied before placing in the solid waste container. Lancets, syringes and hypodermic needles must be placed in a rigid, leakproof and puncture resistant container with a secured and taped lid. Depositing or disposing of household medical and infectious waste or lancets, syringes and hypodermic needles in any recycling container is prohibited. (Ord. 15-848, 11-23-2015)