3-22-9: STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE:
   A.   Storage of biomedical waste on site shall not exceed thirty (30) days.
   B.   Sharps shall be disposed of in approved sharps containers.
   C.   All products used to check the flow of blood or to absorb blood shall be disposed of immediately after use in appropriate covered containers, unless the disposal product meets the definition of biomedical waste.
   D.   Nonbiomedical waste which does not release liquid blood or body fluids when compressed, or does not release dried blood or body fluids when handled, shall be placed in a covered receptacle and disposed of through normal, approved disposal methods.
   E.   Biomedical waste which may release liquid blood or body fluids when compressed, or which may release dried blood or body fluids when handled, shall be placed in an approved "red" bag marked with the international biohazard symbol, and disposed of by a biomedical waste transporter registered by the Illinois department of health. (Ord. 2009.03, 5-4-2009)