A. All sharps containers and red bags used in complying with CVMC 8.36.030 and 8.36.040 shall be of the type defined in CVMC 8.36.010(D) and (E).

B. All sharps containers and red bags shall be labelled in accordance with CVMC 8.36.010(D) and (E) prior to placing any materials in said containers or bags.

C. When wastes are to be processed in an autoclave prior to disposal by the generator, they may be placed in a single red bag which must be placed in a clear autoclave bag which is labelled in the same manner as required for red bags in CVMC 8.36.010(E). More than one red bag may be placed in an autoclave bag.

D. Wastes which are not processed in an autoclave prior to disposal by the generator shall be stored and disposed of in a red bag which is sealed inside of a second red bag.

E. Needles and syringes shall not be clipped prior to disposal.

F. Red bags, as defined above, shall be used only for the storage and disposal of biohazardous wastes.

G. All materials disposed of in sharps containers shall be managed in the manner prescribed for biohazardous wastes in CVMC 8.36.030 whether or not the materials are actually biohazardous wastes as defined in CVMC 8.36.010(B). (Ord. 2313 § 1, 1989).