Medical Waste Disposal in CT
Medical Waste Disposal in CT
Headquartered in Prospect, Connecticut since 1997, BioServ knows CT medical waste regulations inside and out. Not only do we offer great value and exceptional service, but we ensure complete environmental compliance for all of your medical waste disposal, including pharmaceutical, chemical and electronic waste.
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Connecticut
Covered by our Prospect, CT Branch
10 Gramar AvenueProspect, CT 06712
Phone: 800.378.8824
Connecticut Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste Regulations
Connecticut is the only state in the country that has not adopted the 2008 federal EPA ruling de-regulating epinephrine-based medications. CT DEEP still recognizes epinephrine in any formulation as an RCRA hazardous waste, and therefore it must be managed accordingly. It is critical that Connecticut's medical practices take extra precaution to ensure they are properly managing their waste pharmaceuticals, and BioServ can help.
Other CT Medical Waste Regulations
- Chemotherapy Waste Chemotherapy waste (any waste that has come in contact with an antineoplastic agent) must be disposed of by incineration.
- Pathological Waste Pathological waste (human tissue, organs, or body parts (excluding teeth) removed during a medical procedure or autopsy) must be disposed of by incineration or interment.
- Regulated Medical Waste/Infectious Waste Regulated medical waste or infectious waste is sharps, needles, broken glass, slides, surgical instruments, tubing, blood, blood-soaked materials, bodily fluids (OPIM), and any items contaminated with blood or bodily fluids (OPIM).
- Biomedical Waste Storage Biomedical waste must be stored in labeled containers separate from other waste. It must be kept in a locked area with restricted access and must be protected from water, precipitation, wind, and animals.
- Medical Waste Generators Medical waste generators are required to create and maintain facility-specific biomedical waste management plans, to train employees regularly in proper waste segregation procedures, and to keep all disposal records on-site for 3 years.
- Small Quantity Generator Status Those generating less than 50 lbs of biomedical waste in a month or in a single shipment are considered Small Quantity Generators. SQGs are subject to fewer regulations.
CT Medical Waste Resources