Ohio’s Solid Waste and C&DD Program
Annual MeetingMay 9, 2013
Ohio’s Infectious Waste ProgramHolly Hillyer and Barry Chapman
The Infectious Waste World
• 3997 Large Generators
• 101 Generators that treat onsite
The Infectious Waste World
• 2 Incinerators• 65 Autoclaves• 45 Chemical Treatment –
Bleach• 2 Alternative Treatments– Alkaline Hydrolysis
Infectious Waste• Stericycle Warren, OH– Autoclave and Incineration– Treated 10,998.57 tons• 6,592.84 tons in state waste
• Stericycle Toledo, OH– Autoclave– Treated 8,475.21 tons• 1,695.05 tons in state waste
• Senate Bill 294– September 5, 2012
• Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3745-27–March 1, 2013
Effective Dates
Definition of Infectious Waste
• Infectious Agent
• Zoonotic Agent
Categories of Infectious Waste
Cultures and Stocks
Contaminated Exposure Sharps
Laboratory Pathological Isolation
Blood
• Used in the treatment, diagnosis or inoculation of human beings or animals
• Does not include syringes unless presence of Infectious Agent or Blood
Sharps
Small Generators
Rule Changes:• Non infectious sharps no longer
regulated• Shipping papers no longer required
Segregate at the
point of generatio
n
Sharps in a sharps container-Non-infectious waste sharps
Treat specimens
and cultures
Quantify≥50 lbs
-Dispose in solid waste
Large Generators
Rule Changes:• Non infectious sharps no longer regulated• Shipping papers no longer required• Spill Cleanup procedures and kits no longer required
Segregate at the point of generation
Infectious sharps in a
sharps container
Treat• On site or Off site
• Facility Management Plan• Disposal papers• Spill Cleanup procedure and kits no
longer required
Treatment Facilities
Transporters
Must comply with US DOT Hazardous Materials
Regulations
• No longer regulated by Ohio EPA
• Transportation between premises must comply with US DOT
Fee for registratio
n = $140.00 / 3
years
generate > 50 lbs
Transporters no longer required to
register with Ohio
EPA
Registration
Ohio’s Infectious Waste Program
DOES Regulate DOES NOT Regulate
• Segregation• Management • Storage• Treatment• Disposal papers• Generator
registration
• Packaging• Labeling• Shipping papers• Spill cleanup
procedures or kits• Transportation
Health Departments
Generators
Inspections on a complaint
basis
Treatment Facilities
Quarterly Inspections
No Inspections
Transporters
Demonstrate ability to inspect facilities
Still required for
Annual Survey
Generators
Treatment Facility
Transporters
Annual Survey- Still Required
Web Site Resources
For guidance documents and rules:
http://epa.ohio.gov/dmwm/Home/InfectiousWaste.aspx
Questions on Transportation?
Contact Information
PUCO’s Motor Carrier Registration Center at 614-466-3392
Transporter Information
Rule Questions?Call DMWM’s Solid Waste
Compliance and Inspection Support Unit614-644-2621
Contact Information
Questions?
Let’s talk Infectious Waste
