South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-105 - Infectious Waste Management Regulations
Section 61-105.G - Small Quantity Generators

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-105.G

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

(1) All in-state generators must comply with the provisions of Section E; Section F, Parts 1-3, 6-8; and the following:

(a) sharps, microbiological cultures, products of conception, and human blood and blood products must be managed pursuant to this regulation including but not limited to: packaging, treatment and weight generation rate requirements; and

(b) small quantity generators may dispose of all other infectious waste as solid waste after properly packaging to prevent exposure to solid waste workers and the public.

(2) Generators who qualify as small quantity generators, as defined above, may transport their own waste provided:

(a) they never transport more than fifty (50) pounds at any one time;

(b) the vehicle is identified as required in Section Q(1)(g);

(c) the waste is manifested as required in Section M;

(d) the waste is packaged and labeled as required in Section I and Section J; and

(e) the waste is not transported in the passenger compartment of the vehicle and is in a fully enclosed compartment which protects the container from weather conditions which would compromise the integrity of the container.

(3) If a small quantity generator offers infectious waste for transport offsite for treatment at a destination facility, the waste must be managed pursuant to Sections H through DD of this regulation.

(4) If, in any calendar month, fifty (50) pounds of infectious waste or more is produced, the generator must notify the Department in writing; manage infectious waste pursuant to the entire regulation; and pay the annual fee as outlined in Section DD of this regulation. A generator will be able to claim designation as a small quantity generator after submitting documentation demonstrating twelve (12) consecutive calendar months of waste production less than fifty (50) pounds, or if at the time of registration, the generator estimates that less than fifty (50) pounds a month will be generated.

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