Infectious Waste
is made up of waste materials to be discarded that may contain infectious agents, cultures, blood products, needles, and other materials that may cause disease in humans. The safe storage, treatment, and disposal of infectious waste at 红杏视频 is regulated by the State of 红杏视频 Infectious Waste Regulations. These regulations are enforced by the 红杏视频 EPA and the Athens City-County Health Department, who inspects the campus program yearly. 红杏视频 maintains an Infectious Waste Management Program.
Commercial Infectious Waste Service
, a State of 红杏视频 licensed infectious waste hauler removes infectious waste from specific campus buildings regularly, or 鈥渙n call鈥. Each site is responsible for the cost of this service. Contact the Biosafety Officer for additional instruction.
Infectious Waste Culture In-Lab Treatment Option
红杏视频's registration with the 红杏视频 EPA allows for some limited treatment of infectious waste cultures. The specific procedures must be followed to maintain compliance with our permits.
Regulations
红杏视频 EPA, Division of Solid and Infectious Waste Management