Waste Disposal

The unit shall provide appropriate equipment and employ sanitary procedures for the collection, storage, and disposal of all solid wastes, including garbage, rubbish and other refuse, biological wastes and infectious materials. (A) Disposal of Infectious and Contaminated Waste. The unit shall dispose of infectious or physically dangerous medical or biological waste in accordance with 105 CMR 480.000: Minimum Requirements for the Management of Medical or Biological Waste (State Sanitary Code Chapter VIII). The unit is responsible for the disposal of medical or biological waste generated on its licensed premises and for any such waste generated at any home dialysis program for which the unit provides supplies and services pursuant to 105 CMR 145.825 and 105 CMR 145.830. (B) Disposal of Non-contaminated Solid Wastes. Non-contaminated solid wastes shall be collected, stored, and disposed of in a manner that will prevent the transmission of disease, not to create a nuisance or fire hazard and not to provide a breeding place for insects or rodents. Such solid wastes shall be stored, either indoors or out-doors, in a sanitary rodent-proof, fire-proof, non-absorbent, water-tight container. (C) Containers for Waste Disposal. Containers used to collect or store solid wastes shall be emptied and cleaned as necessary to maintain a sanitary environment.