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Dating of container label when removing full container to storage. Container Setup: Each container is to have a white absorbent pad. These pads are packaged in a zip lock bag in each case. If you take a container to the floor make sure to drop a pad in the bottom of the container. Each case will also have two tamper proof stickers per container. After you lock on the container lid a sticker should be placed on both ends of the container to prove that it has not been tampered with. Place the container in the cart or mounting hardware — close and lock it in place. Container Removal: Write the date the container is full and removed from service on the container label provided. V Verify that the container lid is closed and tightly fitted. Handling --v • All container lids must be closed except when someone adds to the waste. • Containers should be replaced when 3/4 full. • Once the pharmaceutical waste has been placed in the proper container and it is full, Environmental Services will be contacted to remove it from the area and replace with a new container. • Each container has a gasketed lid - this is to ensure that the contents do not spill if tipped over. When handling these containers keep the container upright to guarantee that the waste does not leak. Transportation • EVS will pickup the full container from the Satellite Workplace Accumulation Site and deliver it directly to the Central Waste Storage Facility. • Full containers are not to be left unattended in any area. • As a full container may be heavy, hand carrying of containers is not advisable — use a cart. • Entry to Central Waste Storage Facility is via a keyed door and a padlocked gate. Storage Central Waste Storage Area — Basement Level adjacent to Plant Operations access ramp across from Carpenter's Shop. As this is a secured area, access is for authorized individuals only. Containers ready for disposal are to be stored no more than seven (7) days. Dis osal Contracted service — Stericycle Incorporated. Incineration at a permitted medical waste treatment facility. Treatment Incineration is the only method that currently exists for disposal of waste pharmaceuticals other than as hazardous wastes. No on-site treatment. Emergency Spill Response In the event of a container spill, initiate a Code Orange. RecordkeepLm4 Records of medical waste transported to Stericycle will be kept by the Facility Hazardous Chemical Coordinator and retained for a minimum of three years. rev. 7/15/2004 4