Section 1422.126  Sharps

Sharps may not be disposed of in a landfill unless they have been treated to eliminate the infectious potential and:

a)         Have been rendered unrecognizable and therefore are no longer PIMW; or

b)         Have been:

1)         Packaged, marked, and labeled in compliance with 35 Ill. Adm. Code 1421.Subparts C and D;

2)         Delivered by a transporter with a PIMW hauling permit as required by 35 Ill. Adm. Code 1420.105, unless specifically exempted; and

3)         Accompanied by a PIMW manifest as required by 35 Ill. Adm. Code 1420.105, unless specifically exempted.

(Source:  Amended at 43 Ill. Reg. 10072, effective August 30, 2019)