Waste Management

BIOHAZARD WASTE

Biohazard wastes (pads, gloves, etc) are disposed of inside the Stericylce cardboard box or plastic biowaste containers. The cardboard box or plastic biowaste container should contain a red biohazard liner and have a lid. The lid should be kept closed when not in use and should be located in a way that prevents a child from placing their hands into it. These biowaste containers are to be filled to 75% capacity, and then the bag should be tied with a single overhand knot and the lid closed and taped. No free-flowing liquid is to be disposed of inside the biowaste containers. Once full, place in the biohazard waste holding area. Only employees trained in the proper disposal of biohazard

waste should perform this task.

RECYCLING

General solid waste may be disposed of in a bag lined trash can. General solid waste includes any waste that is not a chemical or biohazardous waste including garbage, paper, and plastic.

The following categories of waste are recycled at the company:

a. Confidential (to be shredded) and non-Confidential office paper, including colored and stapled paper

b. Cardboard boxes

c. Other items, such as rechargeable batteries, can usually be recycled by the manufacturer

d. Plastics

CHEMICAL WASTE

No chemical shall be disposed by pouring down the drain without EHS notification and approval. Chemical waste must be disposed of through an approved 3rd party vendor.