The disposal of medical waste and human discharge shall be governed as follows:
(A) Definitions.
"APPROVED MEDICAL CONTAINER." A container approved by the city, the Henry County Board of Health or other agency authorized to give approval.
"HUMAN DISCHARGE." Includes, but is not limited to, bodily waste, urine, blood, saliva, partially digested food or skin.
"MEDICAL WASTE." Any medical instrumentality or substance used in the treatment or care of human or animal illness or injury. This includes, but is not limited to, syringes and needles, gauze and bandages, fluid bags, catheters, swabs, or cotton used in the care or treatment of human injuries or illnesses.
"SEALED." Properly and securely closed so as to prevent contents from easily spilling or removal without intentional opening.
(B) General provisions.
(1) It shall be unlawful to dispose of any form of medical waste or human discharge without placing same in an approved container which prevents third party contact with said items or waste. In the case of disposable diapers, gauze, bandages, rags or towels, tubing, cotton swabs and cotton, and other similar items, an approved container would be a sealed plastic bag or other container that prevents contact by third parties with the items contained therein.
(2) Syringes, needles, glass items, razor blades, scalpels, and other similarly sharp objects must be disposed of in a sealed container that cannot be penetrated by the object contained therein.
(C) Enforcement.
(1) In the event it is determined that an individual has violated this section, the individual shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $100 and shall further be responsible for the reimbursement to the city of any costs incurred as a result of said violation. Said costs include, but are not limited to, those associated with the treatment and testing of any employee injured as a result of said violation.
(2) In the event of a violation of this section, the city may, at its discretion, discontinue the pick up of trash and garbage from the address or location where the violation occurred. Said termination of curbside trash and garbage pick up shall continue until the city receives assurances that said violation shall not occur.
(Ord. 3379, passed 2-17-04)