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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 being placed 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. Nonhousehold medical and infectious solid waste must be disposed of as specified in Section 27-44. (Ord. No. G-4623, § 1, 2004; Ord. No. G-5920, 2014)