California Statutes
§ 118225. — 118225. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6.)
California § 118225.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code HSCHealth and Safety Code - HSC
Div. 104.DIVISION 104. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Part 14.PART 14. MEDICAL WASTE
Ch. 8.CHAPTER 8. Treatment
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Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC Code § 118225. (2026).
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(a)Sharps waste shall be rendered noninfectious prior to disposal by one of the following methods:
(1)Incineration.
(2)Steam sterilization.
(3)Disinfection using an alternative treatment method approved by the department.
(b)Sharps waste rendered noninfectious pursuant to
this section may be disposed of as solid waste if the waste is not otherwise hazardous.
(c)Onsite medical waste treatment facilities treating sharps waste pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (a) shall ensure that, prior to disposal, the treated sharps waste is destroyed or that public access to the treated sharps waste is prevented.
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Legislative History
Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.
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