Pharmaceutical and Sharps Enforcement
The Pharmaceutical and Sharps Waste Stewardship law (Public Resources Code sections 42030 through 42036.4) requires the establishment and implementation of statewide programs for the proper collection, management, and disposal of covered pharmaceutical and home-generated sharps waste products.
Resource Information
CalRecycle’s Pharmaceutical & Sharps Enforcement team provides compliance oversight and, as necessary, enforcement of the Pharmaceutical and Sharps Waste Stewardship law. The inspectors determine compliance through research and field inspections.
To submit notification of covered entities not listed on CalRecycle’s webpage, refer to our Pharma Sharps Referral System.
Program News...
- The Drug Takeback Solutions Foundation notified CalRecycle that it terminated its pharmaceutical and home-generated sharps waste stewardship plan. The effective date of termination is June 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm PDT.
- July 1, 2026 CalRecycle updated the list of covered entities and covered products that are part of approved stewardship plans.
Pharmaceutical and Sharps Enforcement Unit
| Inspectors | Job Title | State of California Badge ID |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Smyth | Manager | 11733 |
| Hoa Tan | Supervisor | 29989 |
| Max Claret | Staff | 631 |
| James Finch | Staff | 642 |
| Kris Rogers | Staff | 711 |
| Marisa Kwong | Staff | 721 |
| Shae Van Ommen | Staff | 722 |
| Kelly Phang | Staff | 30185 |
For information about CalRecycle’s pharmaceutical and sharps compliance and enforcement oversight contact PharmaSharpsEnforcement@calrecycle.ca.gov. To learn more about California’s pharmaceutical and sharps law, go to the Pharmaceutical and Sharps Waste Stewardship Homepage.
For more information, contact PharmaSharpsEnforcement@calrecycle.ca.gov