To safely dispose of tattoo waste, you must segregate sharps (needles, cartridges) into puncture-resistant, FDA-approved containers and soft biohazardous waste (blood-soaked gauze) into red bags labeled with the universal biohazard symbol. Under A.R.S. 44-1342, these must be collected by an ADEQ-registered transporter. Artists remain legally liable for waste until a final Manifest of Destruction is issued In the world of tattooing, artistry brings clients through the door, bu