California § 118225 - Sharps waste shall be rendered noninfectious prior to disposal by one of the foll
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 118225 — Sharps waste shall be rendered noninfectious prior to disposal by one of the foll, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 118225. Sharps waste shall be rendered noninfectious prior to disposal by one of the foll
(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.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 118225
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 118225 cover?
Section 118225 ("Sharps waste shall be rendered noninfectious prior to disposal by one of the foll") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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