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program , more information will be provided below in the state/local <br /> sections as appropriate . <br /> D . Epinephrine ( EpiPen ) Disposal <br /> 2 . 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 /> 3 . 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 /> 4 . 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 /> 2 . The American Red Cross is operating under 49 CFR 173 . 6 Materials of <br /> Trade Exception with regard to the RMW that we transport in Red Cross <br /> vehicles . The RMW that is produced during the blood collection process is <br /> considered Regulated Medical Waste , n . o . s . ( e . g . , category B biohazard <br /> waste ) by the Federal Department of Transportation and can be transported <br /> under the Materials of Trade Exception . State regulations may be stricter <br /> than the federal regulations , but will be reviewed by EHS Staff on a regular <br /> basis . Changes will be made to this program as needed in order to remain <br /> in compliance with the State and Local Requirements Section of this <br /> procedure . <br /> American Red Cross Biomedical Services EHS Page 12 of 19 <br /> California Regulated Medical Waste Program Program # 023 <br />