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0 0 <br /> 8. Containers that appear to be damaged or leaking must be replaced with a <br /> new container. <br /> 9. Needles or other sharps are not allowed to be disposed of in any container <br /> other than those provided for this purpose. <br /> 10.After containers are 3/4 full or to the fill line, the container must be properly <br /> closed before removing it from the work area. <br /> 11.A recyclable sharps container program (Bio Systems Reusable <br /> Containers) is offered by the waste vendor. If the location utilizes this <br /> program, more information will be provided below in the state/local <br /> sections as appropriate. <br /> D. Epinephrine (EpiPen) Disposal <br /> 1. EpiPens are typically handled as regulated medical waste however there <br /> are certain States that do not recognize EpiPens as regulated medical <br /> waste but rather recognize it as hazardous waste. <br /> a. See State or Local section for specific guidance regarding proper <br /> handling and disposal of EpiPens if there is a variation from what this <br /> section details. <br /> 2. Used EpiPens that have been administered to a person having a severe <br /> allergic reaction can be discarded in a sharps container as Regulated <br /> Medical Waste. <br /> 3. EpiPens that have NOT been administered can be discarded as Regulated <br /> Medical Waste but must be incinerated. <br /> a. Unused but expired EpiPens should not be intentionally discharged <br /> prior to disposal. <br /> b. To discard unused EpiPens, contact by phone or email the regulated <br /> medical water hauler and request an incineration label and box. <br /> c. When contact is initiated with the waste hauler, ensure the <br /> information is available <br /> • Customer number <br /> • Address <br /> • Contact name <br /> • E-mail address <br /> • Telephone number <br /> E. Procedure for Transport of RMW (Materials of Trade Exception) <br /> 1. Only Red Cross staff can transport RMW under the Materials of Trade <br /> Exception (MOTS). <br /> American Red Cross Biomedical Services Safety Page 10 of 17 <br /> Regulated Medical Waste Program Program#023 <br />