N.Y. Public Health Law § 3381-a: Destruction of hypodermic syringes and needles

§ 3381-a. Destruction of hypodermic syringes and needles. All

hypodermic syringes, needles and disposable hypodermic units which are

no longer usable or required shall be crushed, broken or otherwise

rendered inoperable in the process of disposal.

The department may specify procedures for disposal of such hypodermic

syringes, needles and disposable units as may be necessary to protect

public health including, but not limited to, placement of such syringes,

needles and units in a leak-proof, puncture resistant container prior to

disposal.