Removal and Proper Disposal of Hazardous Waste

Section 691.1400  Removal and Proper Disposal of Hazardous Waste All Potentially Infectious Medical Waste (PIMW) generated through HIV testing shall be handled and disposed of in a safe and responsible manner.  Department funded African-American community-based organizations should contact the local health authority or local waste removal company for the correct disposal method for PIMW.  The PIMW shall be placed in containers that are: a) Rigid; b) Leak-resistant; c) Impervious to moisture; d) Sufficiently strong to prevent tearing or bursting under normal conditions of use and handling; e) Sealed to prevent leakage during transport; f) Puncture-resistant for packaging sharps and sharps with residual fluids; and g) Break-resistant and tightly lidded or stoppered for packaging fluids.