Loose disposal of syringes, lancets and needles
is hereby prohibited. Syringes, lancets and needles must be disposed
of in a sealed and clearly marked container before material is brought
to the curb for collection. A sealed container can be an empty plastic
bleach bottle, plastic soda, container, etc. with caps securely tightened.
It should be printed or written on the outside of the container any
of the following: SYRINGES or NEEDLES. If it is difficult to write
on the container, it can be written on a piece of masking tape or
on paper and affixed to the container. It is recommended that needles
be bent or clipped before being placed in the sealed container. The
Commissioner of Public Works is hereby authorized to refuse any garbage
not so prepared.
[Amended 12-10-1996 by L.L. No. 4-1996]
Any person who commits an offense against any
provision of this article shall be guilty, upon conviction, of a misdemeanor
punishable pursuant to § C3-14 the City Charter.