Hospitals in Santa Clara County face investigation for illegally dumping hazardous medical waste, risking hefty fines.

Santa Clara County hospitals are under investigation for illegally dumping hazardous medical waste, including human tissue, fentanyl, and patient data. The District Attorney's Office found evidence of improper disposal of tens of thousands of items over the past year. The hospitals could face fines up to $70,000 per instance of hazardous waste and $10,000 for medical waste. The healthcare system is implementing corrective actions to address the issues.

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