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STEP 3
STEP 2
STEP 4 UNACCEPTABLE
STEP 1SET UP
GENERAL• Generatorsareresponsibleforpackaging
theirwastes.
• Eachbagmustbehandtiedbygatheringandtwistingtheneckofthebagandusingatieorhandknottosecurethebag,andeachcontainermustbesecurelyclosed.
• Closedbagsmustnotbevisibleoncesecondarycontainerisclosed.
• Improperlypackagedcontainersordamagedcontainerswillbedeniedpick-uporreturnedtothegenerator.
• OnlyRegulatedMedicalWastecanbeplacedinStericyclecontainers.
SHARPS
• Sharpmaterials(“sharps”)mustbeplacedinapuncture-resistantcontainerdesignedfor“sharps”waste.“Sharps”includeneedles,syringes,brokenglass,scalpels,cultureslides,culturedishes,brokencapillarytubes,brokenrigidplasticandexposedendsofdentalwires.
• Allsharpscontainersshouldbeproperlyclosedbeforebeingplacedintosecondarycontainers.
• Noloosesharpsarepermittedoutsideof
sharpscontainers.
PACKAGING PROCEDURES FOR MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL •
CORRUGATED BOXES:• Turnoverandsealbottomflapswithtape• Auto-lockingboxes,engagebottomflaps
NosetuprequiredforReusableContainers
CORRUGATED BOXES:• Sealtopofboxwithtape• Auto-lockingboxes,engagetopflaps
REUSABLE CONTAINERS:• Securelidoncontainer• Ensureallclosureand/orlocking
mechanismsareengaged
LINE CONTAINER OR BOX WITH RED BAG**
CHECK MARKINGS• Federalmarkings(seepictureabove)• Additionalstateandlocalregulationsmayapply• Applybarcodelabelwhereavailable
TIE BAG WHEN BOX OR CONTAINER IS FULL
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
Reusable Containers* and Corrugated Boxes
* Instructions not applicable for reusable sharps containers.
** For large or bulk reusable containers (greater than 119 gallons), bag must meet and be marked per current ASTM requirements, limited to a maximum 46 gallons and 22 lbs.
All containers pictured here have a maximum weight limit of 50 pounds.
The information on the poster is based on current federal laws and regulations. Additional state specific regulations may apply. Please be advised that regulations are subject to change. STC_SQPAKE&S_1012Copyright © 2012 Stericycle, Inc. All rights reserved.
For more information, contact
Stericycle at (866) 783-7422.