Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 480.000 - Minimum Requirements For The Management Of Medical Or Biological Waste (state Sanitary Code Chapter Viii)
Section 480.400 - Shipping Papers

Universal Citation: 105 MA Code of Regs 105.480

Current through Register 1537, December 20, 2024

(A) Waste generators, small-scale generators that transport their own waste in accordance with 105 CMR 480.300(F), and Sharps Collection Centers shall prepare shipping papers in accordance with 105 CMR 480.400 before shipping waste off-site that has not been rendered noninfectious prior to transport. A designee shall be appointed to prepare, sign and maintain such shipping papers.

(B) The shipping papers shall be signed and dated by the waste generator's, small-scale generator's, or Sharps Collection Center's designee and must include the following information:

(1) The name, address, and phone number of the waste generator along with a contact name and emergency contact number for an individual who either has knowledge about the waste material, including emergency response information, or who has immediate access to a person who possesses such knowledge and information;

(2) A description of the waste to be shipped;

(3) The total quantity of waste to be shipped;

(4) The type of container or containers in which waste is to be transported; and

(5) The destination of the delivery.

(C) All waste generators, including small-scale generators and Sharps Collection Centers, shall maintain a copy of all shipping papers, with the record-keeping log pursuant to 105 CMR 480.500(H), for a period of 375 days after the material is accepted by the transporter, or for any longer period of time as specified in federal hazardous material transportation laws and regulations.

(D) Small-scale generators and Sharps Collection Centers that transport their own waste in accordance with 105 CMR 480.300(F) shall maintain original shipping papers, with the record-keeping log, for a period of 375 days after the material is delivered to the site of an affiliated generator, or for any longer period of time as specified in federal hazardous material transportation laws and regulations.

(E) Waste generators, small-scale generators and Sharps Collection Centers shall make all shipping papers available upon request by the Department or the Board of Health at all reasonable times.

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