Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 900 - BIOMEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT RULES
Section 096-900-5 - Responsibility of Generator

Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024

The generator of biomedical waste is responsible for the appropriate segregation, packaging, labeling, storage, handling, transport and treatment of biomedical waste it generated as required by this rule. A person may provide services to the generator of biomedical waste, including the appropriate packaging, labeling, storage, handling, transport and treatment of biomedical waste but it is the generator's responsibility to ensure that its biomedical waste is properly treated.

The generator must take all necessary steps to ensure that their biomedical waste does not contain hazardous waste, universal waste, radioactive waste or other unauthorized waste.

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