Infectious Waste
is made up of waste materials to be discarded that may contain infectious agents, cultures, blood products, needles, and other materials that may cause disease in humans. The safe storage, treatment, and disposal of infectious waste at ĢƵ University is regulated by the State of ĢƵ Infectious Waste Regulations. These regulations are enforced by the ĢƵ EPA and the Athens City-County Health Department, who inspects the campus program yearly. ĢƵ University maintains an Infectious Waste Management Program.
- ĢƵ University's Infectious Waste procedures are found in the Biosafety Manual [PDF], ch.10.
- General Infectious Waste Spill Clean-Up Procedure [PDF]
- Related web resources
Commerical Infectious Waste Service
, a State of ĢƵ licensed infectious waste hauler removes infectious waste from specific campus buildings regularly, or “on call”. Each site is responsible for the cost of this service. This pickup must be arranged through the Program Manager in the Safety Department at 593-1662 for more information.
Infectious Waste Culture In-Lab Treatment Option
ĢƵ University's registration with the ĢƵ EPA allows for some limited treatment of infectious waste cultures. The specific procedures must be followed to maintain compliance with our permits.
Regulations
ĢƵ EPA, Division of Solid and Infectious Waste Management