New Law on Disposal of Syringes Set To Take Effect
Beginning on Sept. 1, a new California law bars people from disposing of hypodermic needles in their residential garbage, including recycling. A news release from Waste Management indicates that the needles must be disposed of at specialized facilities or using mail-in programs.
- "Hypodermic Needle Trash Ban To Begin in California" (Sacramento Bee, 8/28).