7-28-513 Waste management.

   A.   Segregation. All producers of infectious waste must segregate such waste as a separate waste stream from point of origin to transfer to a licensed hauler or disposed of in accordance with the provisions of Sections 7-28-511 through 7-28-519. All licensed haulers of infectious waste must package, contain, store, transport and dispose of in a manner that shall prevent any uncontrolled release of the waste materials.

   B.   Containment.

      (1)   Except as is otherwise provided in subdivision (3) of this subsection relating to the containment of sharps, infectious waste shall be contained and placed in disposable plastic bags which are impervious to moisture and of strength sufficient to preclude tearing, ripping or bursting under normal conditions of usage and handling. The bags shall be securely tied to prevent leakage or expulsion of waste during storage, handling and transport.

      (2)   All bags used for the containment of infectious waste shall be in red in color and clearly labeled by the producer with the standard international biohazard symbol or with the words “Infectious Waste”.

      (3)   All sharps shall be contained in rigid, puncture-resistant containers which are taped closed or tightly enclosed to prevent loss of the contents. Rigid containers of sharp waste shall be red in color, clearly labeled by the producer with the international biohazard symbol or with the words “Infectious Waste”, and placed, fully secured, in the labeled disposable bags used for other infectious waste.

   C.   Storage.

      (1)   All infectious waste shall be placed for storage or handling in pails, cartons, drums, dumpsters or portable bins used exclusively for the storage of such waste. Such a containment system shall be leakproof, have tight-fitting locked covers and be kept clean and in good repair at all times. Containers used for such storage shall be prominently labeled with either the standard international biohazard symbol or with the words “Infectious Waste” on the lids or sides so as to be readily visible.

(Added Coun. J. 9-12-90, p. 20461)