SECTION 252:515-23-3. Disposal of untreated, regulated medical waste  


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  • (a)   MSWLF. The disposal of the following is prohibited in a MSWLF, a municipal solid waste receptacle or a municipal solid waste transfer station:
    (1)   all quantities of untreated sharps, even if generated by a small quantity regulated medical waste generator; and
    (2)   all quantities of other untreated, regulated medical waste, except that generated by a small quantity regulated medical waste generator.
    (b)   Liquids. Liquid regulated medical wastes (except chemical wastes, or antineoplastic or cytotoxic drugs) may be discharged into the collection system of a POTW within the generating facility if:
    (1)   written approval of the POTW has been obtained; and
    (2)   the POTW provides secondary treatment.
[Source: Added at 20 Ok Reg 1151, eff 6-1-03]