Containers of blood, urine, stool, sputum, wound drainage, etc., should be emptied into a toilet. A second bag should be used for added strength if indicated. At University Hospital, red bags and sharps containers are sealed and transported to the designated biohazard shed in the south court yard next to the compactor for proper storage prior to transport and disposal by an approved infectious waste management contractor. Red-bags shall be used for no other purpose than disposal of infectious waste. Hazardous drug waste, including chemotherapeutic drug waste , must be placed in yellow bags which are labeled as such.
Placental material is sealed in red biohazard bags.
Items should be contained and secured to prevent leakage during handling or transport. Bags are then placed into transport containers located in Labor and Delivery. Environmental Services will transport this waste to north storage area located on the second floor where it will be picked up regularly for disposal by contracted infectious waste disposal company. Items should be contained and secured to prevent leakage during handling or transport. Disposal is done through contracted infectious waste disposal company.