Guidelines for Small Quantity Generators of Medical Waste in Ohio

In Ohio, any business that generates less than 50 pounds of infectious waste per calendar month is classified as a Small Quantity Generator (SQG). For the many practices and facilities considered SQGs, knowing and abiding your generator status limits is critical. Exceeding the limit will force a change to your generator status–leading to additional reporting, time, and expenses.

Small generators are required to maintain a monthly waste generation log tracking the weight of infectious waste generated in each calendar month. However, this log is not necessary if the waste is sent to a licensed infectious waste treatment facility through a DOT-licensed and properly insured transporter (like BioServ). In this case, you simply need to keep your waste shipping papers.

To satisfy Ohio's recordkeeping requirement, we provide an initial copy of a waste tracking manifest at the time of service. The final copy is upload to your secure online client portal within 30 days. Whenever possible, we'll also work with you to ensure you maintain your current generator status.