Biohazard Waste Disposal Procedures
Infectious waste boxes are the cardboard boxes with the red plastic liners
that are used for the disposal of research materials. Contaminated research
materials include: tissue samples, animal cadavers, animal organs, slides, broken
lab glassware, absorbent pads, pharmaceuticals, and small quantities of chemicals.
Sharps should be collected in the red puncture resistant collection containers.
The puncture -resistant sharps collection boxes are purchased through each department.
Outlined below are the disposal instructions to be followed:
The cardboard boxes are provided by Risk Management. Request boxes and liners
via email.
All sharps must be placed in a red puncture-resistant collection container
inside of the red lined bag which is placed inside of the infectious waste box.
Do not pour liquids in the boxes or over pack -- weight limit is 40 lbs.
Use only the biohazard boxes and liners provided.
Do not deliver the boxes to the loading dock of Ross Hall.
Do not use for disposal of non-hazardous material; the boxes are incinerated at $0.27/lb.
When the infectious waste box is ready for disposal:
Label the box with the building name and lab room #.
Seal the plastic liner, NOT the cardboard top.
Email Risk Management to request a pickup
and a replacement box.
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