Which statement about disposing regulated medical waste to regular trash is true?

Which statement about disposing regulated medical waste to regular trash is true?

• A. It is allowed if the waste is nonhazardous
• B. It is allowed if waste is properly bagged
• C. It is allowed for small quantities
• D. It is never allowed; regulated medical waste must be treated or disposed through approved facilities and cannot be disposed in regular trash

Answer: (D)