Biohazardous and Biological Waste Biohazardous and biological waste, including infectious and noxious waste, must be considered as a separate waste stream. Biological waste is considered to be any carcass, tissue, blood, blood product, or body part. Most biological waste is considered a biohazard and may require special handling. Verify the local policy for disposing of biological waste. To dispose of the waste as simply radioactive, it may be possible to treat the biohazard and eliminate it.
Some cautions apply.
If autoclaving the material, ensure that the nuclide will not volatilize and become airborne. Iodine isotopes are particularly susceptible to this problem. If using an oxidizing medium to disinfect the material, ensure reaction products will not create a radiological contamination problem. The radionuclide may contaminate filters or baffles or be left in residue. Sharps Sharps consist of needles, razors and blades, and some items like Pasteur pipettes.