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, leak-proof and puncture resistant container with a secured and taped lid and must be clearly labeled identifying the contents before placing in the solid waste container. Depositing or disposing of household medical and infectious waste or lancets, syringes and hypodermic needles in any recycling container is prohibited.
(Prior Code, Ch. 18, Art. IV, § 18-241) (Ord. 346-04, passed 6-21-2004; Ord. 604-13, passed 12-2-2013) Penalty, see § 52.999