(a) “Sharp waste”, as used in this section, means all used and unused hypodermic needles; all other needles, syringes, razors and broken glass that have, or are likely to have, come into contact with infectious agents through any means, including, but not limited to, treatment or inoculation of human beings or animals and medical or industrial research.
(b) All sharp waste to be collected by the City shall be prepared for disposal in the following manner:
(1) It shall be rendered completely unusable for its original purpose;
(2) It shall be placed in rigid, puncture-resistant container;
(3) It shall be securely sealed in such a manner as to insure that the seal shall not be broken when handled; and
(4) All sharp waste shall be separated from all other waste and clearly marked “sharp waste”.
(c) In addition to any other penalty provided herein, if any person, firm, corporation, association, partnership or other entity fails to comply with the provisions of subsection (b) hereof, the Director of Public Service and Development shall arrange for a special collection by City employees. The entire expense of such special collection, as determined by the Director and an administrative fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be charged to such person, firm, corporation, association, partnership or other entity.
(d) In addition to the charges provided in subsection (c) hereof, any person, firm, corporation, association, partnership or other entity that violates any provision of subsection (b) hereof is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
(e) The Director may suspend waste collection to any person, firm, corporation, association, partnership or other entity that has violated any provision of this section three or more times for such period as determined by the Director. During such suspension, the violator shall be responsible to arrange for weekly waste collection from a private hauler. Failure to arrange for such weekly collection shall constitute a violation of this section and shall subject the violator to subsection (d) hereof.
(Ord. 90-98. Passed 1-7-91.)