Ohio’s Solid Waste and C&DD Program Annual Meeting May 9, 2013 Ohio’s Infectious Waste Program Holly Hillyer and Barry Chapman

The Infectious Waste World 3997 Large Generators 101 Generators that treat onsite 3997 Large Generators 101 Generators that treat onsite

The Infectious Waste World 2 Incinerators 65 Autoclaves 45 Chemical Treatment – Bleach 2 Alternative Treatments – Alkaline Hydrolysis 2 Incinerators 65 Autoclaves 45 Chemical Treatment – Bleach 2 Alternative Treatments – Alkaline Hydrolysis

Infectious Waste Stericycle Warren, OH – Autoclave and Incineration – Treated 10, tons 6, tons in state waste Stericycle Toledo, OH – Autoclave – Treated 8, tons 1, tons in state waste Stericycle Warren, OH – Autoclave and Incineration – Treated 10, tons 6, tons in state waste Stericycle Toledo, OH – Autoclave – Treated 8, tons 1, tons in state waste

Cultures and Stocks Contaminated Exposure Sharps LaboratoryPathologicalIsolation Blood

Used in the treatment, diagnosis or inoculation of human beings or animals Does not include syringes unless presence of Infectious Agent or Blood Used in the treatment, diagnosis or inoculation of human beings or animals Does not include syringes unless presence of Infectious Agent or Blood

Rule Changes: Non infectious sharps no longer regulated Shipping papers no longer required Segregate at the point of generation Sharps in a sharps container - Non-infectious waste sharps Treat specimens and cultures Quantify ≥50 lbs -Dispose in solid waste

Rule Changes: Non infectious sharps no longer regulated Shipping papers no longer required Spill Cleanup procedures and kits no longer required Segregate at the point of generation Infectious sharps in a sharps container Treat On site or Off site

Facility Management Plan Disposal papers Spill Cleanup procedure and kits no longer required Facility Management Plan Disposal papers Spill Cleanup procedure and kits no longer required

Fee for registration = $ / 3 years generate > 50 lbs Transporters no longer required to register with Ohio EPA

Segregation Management Storage Treatment Disposal papers Generator registration Packaging Labeling Shipping papers Spill cleanup procedures or kits Transportation

Inspections on a complaint basis Quarterly Inspections No Inspections Demonstrate ability to inspect facilities Generators Treatment Facility Transporters Annual Survey- Still Required

Questions on Transportation? Contact Information PUCO’s Motor Carrier Registration Center at Questions on Transportation? Contact Information PUCO’s Motor Carrier Registration Center at

Rule Questions? Call DMWM’s Solid Waste Compliance and Inspection Support Unit Rule Questions? Call DMWM’s Solid Waste Compliance and Inspection Support Unit

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