Medical Waste

The purpose of this program is to protect the general public, health care facility and solid waste management personnel from injury and exposure to pathogenic organisms in medical wastes. Program activities ensure that doctors, dentists, hospitals, and so on, treat, handle, transport, store and dispose of all medical waste as specified in the California Medical Waste Management Act.

Authority

California Health and Safety Code Section 117620.

Funding

Annual Operating Permit Fees, Hourly Rate and Service Fees.

Clients/Customers

Medical/Dental/Veterinary Business Owners/Operators, Hospitals, Clinics, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Waste Management Personnel.

Workload

59 Facilities.

Information Contact

Contact	Title	Phone
Sandip Singh	Senior Registered Environmental Health Specialist	(209) 468-3526
Stephanie Ramirez	Senior Registered Environmental Health Specialist	(209) 616-3069
Natalia Subbotnikova	Program Coordinator, REHS	(209) 468-0338