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Ohio’s Solid Waste and C&DD Program Annual Meeting May 9, 2013 Ohio’s Infectious Waste Program Holly Hillyer and Barry Chapman
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The Infectious Waste World 3997 Large Generators 101 Generators that treat onsite 3997 Large Generators 101 Generators that treat onsite
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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
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Infectious Waste Stericycle Warren, OH – Autoclave and Incineration – Treated 10,998.57 tons 6,592.84 tons in state waste Stericycle Toledo, OH – Autoclave – Treated 8,475.21 tons 1,695.05 tons in state waste Stericycle Warren, OH – Autoclave and Incineration – Treated 10,998.57 tons 6,592.84 tons in state waste Stericycle Toledo, OH – Autoclave – Treated 8,475.21 tons 1,695.05 tons in state waste
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Cultures and Stocks Contaminated Exposure Sharps LaboratoryPathologicalIsolation Blood
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Fee for registration = $140.00 / 3 years generate > 50 lbs Transporters no longer required to register with Ohio EPA
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Segregation Management Storage Treatment Disposal papers Generator registration Packaging Labeling Shipping papers Spill cleanup procedures or kits Transportation
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Inspections on a complaint basis Quarterly Inspections No Inspections Demonstrate ability to inspect facilities Generators Treatment Facility Transporters Annual Survey- Still Required
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Questions on Transportation? Contact Information PUCO’s Motor Carrier Registration Center at 614-466-3392 Questions on Transportation? Contact Information PUCO’s Motor Carrier Registration Center at 614-466-3392
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Rule Questions? Call DMWM’s Solid Waste Compliance and Inspection Support Unit 614-644-2621 Rule Questions? Call DMWM’s Solid Waste Compliance and Inspection Support Unit 614-644-2621
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Let’s talk Infectious Waste
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