§ 202-11. Disposal of waste in accordance with infectious waste regulations.  


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  • A. 
    Bar setups, piercing needles, razor blades or other sharp instruments which are not to be sterilized shall be disposed of in medically approved sharps containers that are puncture-resistant and have tight-fitting lids.
    B. 
    Containers of sharp wastes shall be sent to a proper infectious waste facility where they are either incinerated or otherwise rendered nonhazardous.
    C. 
    Disposable waste shall be placed in easily cleanable, closed containers with tight-fitting lids, to prevent leakage or spoilage.
    D. 
    Waste containers shall be kept closed when not in use.
    E. 
    Disposable waste shall be handled, stored and disposed of to minimize direct exposure of personnel to waste materials.
    F. 
    Only waste haulers licensed by the Franklin Board of Health may be used for disposal of waste materials.
    G. 
    A copy of the contract with a waste hauler shall be provided upon request to the Health Agent.