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<br /> m v Stericycle policy requires compliance with all applicable regulations regarding the collection, STERICYCLE REGULATED MEDICAL WASTE ACCEPTANCE POLICY CHECKLIST tD
<br /> CL transportation and treatment of regulated medical waste.Federal Department of Transportationco r
<br /> -� (DOT)Regulations require the generator of regulated medical waste to certify that the packaging
<br /> and documentation of transported regulated medical waste complies with DOT regulations regarding •Sharps-Means any object contaminated with a pathogen or that may become contaminated with a
<br /> waste classification,packaging,labeling and shipping documentation.To ensure that neither Stericycle pathogen through handling or during transportation and also capable of cutting or penetrating skin or
<br /> 0a packaging material.Sharps includes needles,syringes,scalpels,broken glass,culture slides,culture
<br /> nor the generator of regulated medical waste violates applicable regulations,it is imperative that all dishes,broken capillary tubes,broken rigid plastic,and exposed ends of dental wires.
<br /> parties understand the rules regarding proper identification,classification,segregation and packaging •Regulated Medical Waste or Clinical Waste or(Bio)Medical Waste-Means a waste or reusable material
<br /> of regulated medical waste.The purpose of this policy is to summarize the minimum requirements derived from the medical treatment of an animal or human,which includes diagnosis and immunization,
<br /> for preparing your medical waste for collection,transportation and treatment.Additional facility or from biomedical research,which includes the production and testing of biological products.
<br /> = D- M ® or state-specific waste acceptance policies may apply based on permit specifications.Please contact
<br /> o CD til M your local representative for further information.You may also call(866)783-7422. • •,
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<br /> tp N REGULATED MEDICAL WASTE •Trace Chemotherapy Contaminated Waste-RCRA Empty drug vials,syringes and needles,spill kits,N
<br /> `i n 9- -9 Stericycle accepts medical waste generated in a broad range of medical,diagnostic,therapeutic and research tubing and bags,contaminated gloves and gowns,and related materials as defined in applicable laws,
<br /> .-� N 7 activities.The term"medical waste"includes biohazardous,biomedical,infectious or regulated medical waste rules,regulations or guidelines
<br /> (CD O� 'C as defined under federal,state or local laws,rules,regulations and guidelines.Except as defined by specific •Pathological Waste-Human or animal body parts,organs,tissues and surgical specimen(decanted of
<br /> KCil state regulations,this excludes RCRA hazardous waste pharmaceuticals,all DEA scheduled drugs including formaldehyde,formalin or other preservatives as required per hazardous waste rules).
<br /> C O *controlled substances,bulk chemotherapy,waste containing mercury or other heavy metals,batteries of •Non-RCRA Pharmaceuticals-Must be characterized and certified as non-RC RA hazardous material by
<br /> fD any type,cauterizers,non-infectious dental waste,chemicals such as solvents,reagents,corrosives or ignitable the generator.Excludes all DEA scheduled drugs,including controlled substances*
<br /> 0 N materials classified as hazardous waste under Federal and State EPA Regulations.In addition,Stericycle •California Only-Solidified Suction Canisters-Suction canisters that have been injected with solidifier
<br /> cannot accept bulk liquids,radioactive materials,or complete human remains(including heads,full torsos materials to control liquids or suction canisters made of high heat resistant plastic
<br /> Cn and fetuses).Stericycle cannot accept these excluded materials packaged as regulated medical waste.All lab such as polysulfone !
<br /> W wastes or materials which contain or have the potential to contain infectious substances arising from those '
<br /> 4 agents listed under 42 CFR 72.3 are strictly prohibited from medical waste by federal law and must be pretreated r r r
<br /> Prior to disposal.Separate protocol and packaging requirements apply for the disposal of non-hazardous
<br /> pharmaceuticals.Hazardous waste transportation services may be offered in certain geographical locations, •Untreated Category A Infectious Substances !
<br /> 0 under separate contract.Please contact your local representative for details and packaging specifications. •Complete Human Remains(including heads,full torsos,and fetuses)
<br /> —j Un-dispensed from DEA Registrant •Bulk Chemotherapy Waste
<br /> WASTE SEGREGATION AND PACKAGING •Mercury-Containing Dental Waste-Non-contact and contact amalgam and products,chairside traps,
<br /> The generator is solely responsible for properly segregating,packaging and labeling of regulated medical waste. amalgam sludge or vacuum pump filters,extracted teeth with mercury fillings and empty amalgam
<br /> Proper segregation and packaging reduces the potential for accidental release of the contents and exposure capsules
<br /> n to employees and the general public.DOT regulations require(49 CFR 173.197)that all packages of regulated °Any Mercury Containing Material or Devices-Any mercury thermometers,Sphygmomanometers,
<br /> Q medical waste be prepared for transport in containers meeting the following requirements:1)rigid;2)leak lab or medical devices
<br /> fD resistant;3)impervious to moisture;4)of sufficient strength to prevent tearing or bursting under normal •RCRA Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste and all DEA Federal and State controlled substances* -
<br /> conditions of use and handling;5)sealed to prevent leakage during transport;and 6)puncture resistant for •Chemicals-Formaldehyde,formalin,acids,alcohol,waste oil,solvents,reagents,fixer developer,
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<br /> 3 sharps.All regulated medical waste must be accompanied by a properly completed shipping document(See 49 fluorescein
<br /> CFR 172202). •Compressed Gas Cylinders,Canisters,Inhalers and Aerosol Cans
<br /> n •Hazardous or Universal Waste-any other waste determined by Federal or State EPA regulations
<br /> a MANAGEMENT OF NON-CONFORMING WASTE including but not limited to batteries,bulbs,heavy metals,etc.
<br /> 1 As required by regulation and company policy,Stericycle employees may refuse containers that are non- •Radioactive Waste-Any container with a radioactivity level that exceeds regulatory or permitted limits;
<br /> yconforming because of their contents or are improperly packaged,leaking,damaged or likely to create a lead-containing materials
<br /> risk of exposure to employees or the general public.Any waste found to be non-conforming to this Waste
<br /> 0 Acceptance Policy identified in route to,or at a Stericycle location,may be returned to the generator for *Consult Stericycle Representatwe for specific requirements
<br /> Z proper packaging and disposal,or may be rerouted for appropriate destruction;this may include improperly additional waste act tantemarked regulated medical waste which should have been identified for incineration(i.e.pathological, nes ma
<br /> 51 poliyapplybasedonstateorpe nit.soecifx requirements.Hazardous waste transportation services
<br /> maybe offered in certain geographical locations,underseparate contract Please refer to ywr local Stencyde Representative for additional
<br /> chemotherapy or non-hazardous pharmaceuticals).Proper segregation and packaging is essential to ensure information and options for possible ha�rdous waste handling.for additional information on containerand labeling requirements contact
<br /> compliant and safe handling,collection,transportation and treatment of regulated medical waste. our StericyciieCustomerSenkeDepartment at(866)783-7422.
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