New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 161B - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT FACILITIES
Subchapter 20 - HOUSEKEEPING, SANITATION AND SAFETY
Section 10:161B-20.4 - Waste removal and regulated medical waste
Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 10:161B-20.4
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) The facility shall collect, store and dispose of all solid or liquid waste (which is not regulated medical waste), garbage, and trash in accordance with all applicable State and local laws and shall:
1. Store solid waste in
insect proof, rodent proof, fireproof, non-absorbent and watertight containers with tight fitting
covers;
2. Collect solid waste from storage areas regularly to
prevent nuisances such as odors; and
3. Provide for regular,
scheduled cleaning of storage areas and containers for all waste in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:24.
(b) If garbage compactors are used, the facility shall install and use them in compliance with all State and local codes.
(c) The facility shall comply with 13:1E-48.1 et seq., the Comprehensive Regulated Waste Management Act, and the rules promulgated pursuant thereto, N.J.A.C. 7:26-3A, that apply to the collection, storage, handling and disposal of regulated medical waste.
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