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KEEP SHARPS OUT OF TRASH LAW GOES INTO EFFECT SEPT. 1
August 26, 2008
BELLFLOWER, Calif., Aug. 26 -- The city of Bellflower issued the following news release:

On September 1st, a new state law will take effect making it illegal to dispose of sharps waste in the trash or recycling containers. Sharps waste will now be required to be taken to a collection center in an approved container. Here are a few tips to help you dispose of sharps properly.

What is home-generated sharps waste?

Sharps include hypodermic needles, pen n . . .

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