Accumulation Collect regulated medical wastes, except sharps, in leak-proof red plastic bags. Do not accumulate regulated medical waste, excluding sharps, in volumes exceeding 64 gallons. Do not hold full containers of regulated medical waste on site for longer than 7 days. Dispose of used sharps collection containers when they are three-quarters full. Turn in all regulated medical waste containers resulting from a spill cleanup to Medical Services for disposal.
Packaging Wear heavy neoprene gloves when packaging regulated medical wastes.
Place used sharps collection containers inside a red plastic bag prior to storage or transport. Seal bags separately by lapping the gathered open end and binding with tape so that no liquid can escape. Labeling of regulated medical waste Label all regulated medical waste immediately after packaging. Attach the label securely to the outer layer of the packaging. Use indelible ink to complete the information on the label.