TSO will transport all infectious waste to the disposal contractor. The rigid containers will be returned to the generator for reuse. Untrained personnel should not transport infectious waste by any vehicle, nor should personal vehicles be used to transport infectious waste. The preferred method for disposal of infectious waste is incineration at an ISU-approved facility with final ash disposal in a sanitary landfill. Disposal costs are usually born by the TSO unless there is an abuse of the service.
Some wastes are difficult to incinerate or cause unacceptable air emissions from the incinerator.
Consequently, alternatives to incineration will be considered by the TSO on a case by case basis. The disposal contractor shall be responsible for providing documentation verifying that each container of infectious waste has been received and incinerated. This plan is described in Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1910.1030. Training All University personnel working with infectious waste shall receive training that will include an explanation of the Infectious Waste Management Plan, identification, segregation, handling and transportation of infectious waste, and assignment of roles and responsibilities. Training will normally be provided by the Department in which the infectious waste is generated but will be provided or arranged by TSO upon request.