Medical Waste Disposal Regulations

Nevada’s approach to medical waste balances public-health protection with flexibility for generators and haulers. Unlike some states that require universal treatment before disposal, Nevada allows untreated medical waste to be disposed of in permitted landfills under defined storage and handling rules. That said, local health districts—especially in Clark and Washoe counties—may impose more stringent requirements, and generators, transporters, and treatment facilities must al

California is one of the states with some of the most stringent medical waste laws in the U.S. For healthcare facilities, clinics,...