Regulated wastes are not stored beyond 90 days

Corrective actions:

Appropriately dispose of sharps containers before 18 months of accumulation. Appropriately dispose of all other biohazard waste before 90 days of accumulation. Utilize the method approved by EHS before disposal (autoclave or chemical disinfection).  

Write start date of a chemical container in the waste tag and request pick up by EHS before 90 days of first use. To request pick up fill out a Hazardous Waste Pickup request on the EHS Safety Portal.

Additional information:

Excepting sharps, no chemical or biohazardous waste can be accumulated for more than 90 days at MSU.

References:

  • MSU Biosafety and Security Manual
  • MSU Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan
  • MSU Waste Disposal Guidance
  • MSU Chemical Hygiene Plan
  • MSU Biohazardous Waste Management Plan

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