California requires pharmacies, wholesalers, and manufacturers to comply with regulations that facilitate consumer disposal of pharmaceutical and home-generated sharps waste.   The program, administered through CalRecycle, requires manufacturers and wholesalers to identify themselves and their products and to engage with approved stewardship organizations to implement disposal programs.  Although the bulk of responsibility lies with wholesalers and …

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