Indiana Administrative Code
Title 329 - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Article 11 - SOLID WASTE PROCESSING FACILITIES
Rule 13.5 - Solid Waste Processing Facilities; Operational Requirements
Section 13.5-15 - Infectious waste at transfer stations

Universal Citation: 329 IN Admin Code 13.5-15

Current through September 18, 2024

Authority: IC 13-14-8-7; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-19-3-1

Affected: IC 13-19-3; IC 16-41-16

Sec. 15.

The following conditions apply to all Indiana transfer stations that hold a valid permit under this article and are authorized to accept segregated infectious waste:

(1) Infectious waste must be stored in a manner that:

(A) preserves the integrity of containers; and

(B) is not conducive to rapid microbial growth and putrefaction.

The maximum duration for storage or containment of infectious waste must be limited to seven (7) days unless the department grants prior written approval for a longer period based on specific circumstances.

(2) Storage and containment of infectious waste must be in:

(A) a secure, vector free, and dry area separate from other solid waste at the facility; and

(B) such a manner and location that eliminates the possibility of exposure to:
(i) the environment;

(ii) facility personnel; and

(iii) the public.

Infectious waste must not be mixed with, or come into contact with, other solid waste. In addition, storage areas must protect infectious waste from weather, be ventilated to the outdoors, be accessible only to authorized persons, and be marked with prominent warning signs. The warning signs must include the nationally recognized biohazard symbol, Unicode U+2623, and be easily read from a distance of twenty-five (25) feet. Outside storage areas containing infectious waste must be locked to prevent unauthorized access.

(3) Infectious waste received by the facility must be packaged and labeled in accordance with the rules of the state department of health at 410 IAC 1-3, and the packaging and labeling must be maintained by the facility.

(4) Containers used to contain other containers of infectious waste must be marked with prominent warning signs or conspicuously labeled with the biohazard symbol or the word "INFECTIOUS".

(5) In addition to the requirements of this section, infectious waste must be labeled and packaged in accordance with applicable United States Department of Transportation regulations.

(6) Infectious waste must be transported and delivered to a facility that:

(A) holds a valid permit under this article and is authorized by the department in writing to accept and treat the waste; or

(B) is permitted by the appropriate governmental agency or agencies if located in another state, territory, or nation.

(7) Reusable containers for infectious waste must be thoroughly washed and decontaminated each time they are emptied, unless the surfaces of the containers have been completely protected from contamination by using disposable liners, bags, or other devices that are removed with the infectious waste. Reusable containers used for the storage of infectious waste must be disinfected before they are used for the storage or containment of any other solid waste or for other purposes.

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