Medical sharps disposal regulations vary from state to state. ENVCAP.ORG provides a convenient online resource for one to research the particular regulations governing medical waste destruction and disposal.
Sharps, due to their inherent ability to provide a portal of entry, must be managed properly regardless of their contamination status. Disposal of special waste from health care-related facilities in sanitary landfills or otherwise is under the jurisdiction of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and is governed by its rules found in Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 330.
Sharps, due to their inherent ability to provide a portal of entry, must be managed properly regardless of their contamination status. Disposal of special waste from health care-related facilities in sanitary landfills or otherwise is under the jurisdiction of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and is governed by its rules found in Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 330.