### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define medical waste?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 6903*, **medical waste** is defined as:

> any solid waste which is generated in the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings or animals, in research pertaining thereto, or in the production or testing of biologicals

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6903*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 82-SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

