Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 1
Subtitle 06 - DISEASES
Chapter 10.06.06 - Communicable Disease Prevention-Handling, Treatment, and Disposal of Special Medical Waste
Section 10.06.06.04 - Treatment of Special Medical Waste, Excluding Sharps, Before Disposal
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.06.06.04
Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 6, March 21, 2025
A. Except as provided in §B of this regulation, a person shall:
(1) Treat special medical waste, excluding
sharps, before disposal; and
(2)
Use one of the following treatment methods:
(a) Autoclaving;
(b) Chemical disinfection;
(c) Cremation;
(d) Disinfection;
(e) Mechanical destruction after
decontamination;
(f) Incineration;
or
(g) An alternative method that
meets the criteria of Regulation .06 of this chapter.
B. A person may discharge certain special medical waste directly into a sewerage system, without treatment, in accordance with Regulation.07B of this chapter.
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