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This bill proposes establishing a statewide program for the safe disposal of sharps (medical needles, syringes, and other potentially dangerous medical waste) in coordination with prescription drug take back days organized by the Department of Consumer Protection. The primary goal is to provide Connecticut residents with a convenient and safe method to dispose of sharps, which can pose significant risks to sanitation workers, the general public, and the environment if not handled properly. By integrating sharps disposal with existing prescription drug disposal events, the bill aims to improve public health and environmental safety by creating a structured approach to managing these potentially hazardous medical materials. The program will help prevent accidental needle sticks, reduce the risk of disease transmission, and ensure that sharps are not improperly discarded in regular trash or recycling streams, which can endanger waste management workers and potentially contaminate the broader waste management system.

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