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72645 SOLID WASTE CONTAINERS <br /> POLICY. <br /> 7'645 (a) All containers except movable bins used for storage of solid <br /> wastes, have tight-fitting covers in good repair, external <br /> handles, and are leakproof and rodent proof. <br /> (b) An enclosed dumpster is used for storing and transporting solid <br /> wastes from the premises and have approval of the local health <br /> department. Such approval will be found in the Infection Control <br /> Manual. <br /> (c) All containers receiving contaminated wastes are emptied <br /> as often as necessary. <br /> (d) Solid waste containers are thoroughly washed and cleaned each <br /> time they are emptied unless soil contact surfaces have been <br /> completely protected from contamination by disposable liners, <br /> bags or other devices removed with the waste. <br /> (e) Infectious wastes as defined in Section 72647 are stored <br /> separately from other solid wastes unless combined storage <br /> is approved by the local health department. <br /> �St�IDWA�S; C�ONAI�NERs <br /> has been rendered noninfectious.72645 T <br /> PROCEDURE <br /> 72645 (a) Our solid waste containers, 55 gallon size, have tight-fitting <br /> covers with external clamps. They are kept in good repair and <br /> are leakproof and rodent. proof. <br /> (b) Our movable bins that are used for storing and transporting <br /> solid wastes from the premises have approval .of the 1 health <br /> department. S-Vw-Wn opC <br /> (c) All containers receiving contaminated wastes are emptied <br /> frequently by housekeepers. <br /> (d) Solid waste containers are thoroughly washed and cleaned each <br /> time they are emptied unless soil contact surfaces have been <br /> completely protected from contamination by disposable liners. <br /> They are hosed out with hot water from a high pressure hose <br /> into the drainage system in back of facility. They are relined <br /> With a heavy duty plastic bag and returned to their place of <br /> origin. <br />