ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – State lawmakers are taking action after a FOX 9 investigation revealed disturbing medical waste showing up at regular trash facilities.
Legislature responds to medical waste concerns
What we know:
The bill, now headed for a House vote, targets the problem of infectious waste — including body parts, blood, syringes and even a bag labeled ‘monkeypox’ — being delivered to places like the Ramsey-Washington recycling and energy center. The materials are supposed to be sent to one of seven certified disposal sites.
“This is a law actually that you had to do this separation back to 1989. What’s happening is recently it’s gotten to the point where it’s not being followed,” said Rep. Wayne Johnson (R-Cottage Grove)…