South Carolina § 44-93-60 Storage of infectious waste.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 44-93-60 — Storage of infectious waste.

South Carolina § 44-93-60

Title 44HEALTH

Ch. 93INFECTIOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT

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S.C. Code Ann. § 44-93-60 (2026).

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(A)Storage of infectious waste must be in such a manner and location which affords protection from animals and weather conditions and which minimize exposure to the public.

(B)Infectious waste must be segregated from other waste at the point of origin and maintained in separate containers until it is treated.

(C)Infectious waste must be contained in approved disposable or reusable containers that are appropriate for the type and quantity of waste, must withstand handling, transfer, and transportation without impairing the integrity of the container, must be closed tightly and secured, and are compatible with selected storage and treatment processes.

(D)Sharps must be contained in rigid, puncture-resistant containers which are secured tightly to preclude loss of the contents.

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(A) Storage of infectious waste must be in such a manner and location which affords protection from animals and weather conditions and which minimize exposure to the public. (B) Infectious waste must be segregated from other waste at the point of origin and maintained in separate containers until it is treated. (C) Infectious waste must be contained in approved disposable or reusable containers that are appropriate for the type and quantity of waste, must withstand handling, transfer, and transportation without impairing the integrity of the container, must be closed tightly and secured, and are compatible with selected storage and treatment processes. (D) Sharps must be contained in rigid, puncture-resistant containers which are secured tightly to preclude loss of the contents. (E) Containers of infectious waste must be labeled properly, clearly identifiable as infectious waste, and readily distinguishable from other waste. (F) Infectious waste must be stored under conditions and for periods of time as provided pursuant to regulations.