South Carolina § 44-93-80 Treatment and disposal of infectious waste.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 44-93-80 — Treatment and disposal of infectious waste.

South Carolina § 44-93-80

Title 44HEALTH

Ch. 93INFECTIOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT

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S.C. Code Ann. § 44-93-80 (2026).

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(A)Infectious waste treated must be treated at a facility meeting the requirements of Section 44-93-120.

(B)Infectious waste must be treated as soon as practicable by one of the following treatment methods in accordance with the regulations promulgated under this chapter and any other applicable state or federal law and regulations:

(1)incineration;

(2)steam sterilization;

(3)chemical disinfectant; or (4) any other department-approved treatment method.

(C)After treatment, the waste may be disposed of as any other waste if it is not subject to any other state or federal regulation.

(D)The following infectious waste may be disposed of pursuant to regulation before treatment:

(1)an approved liquid or semi-liquid waste may be discharged directly into a department-approved wastewater di

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(A) Infectious waste treated must be treated at a facility meeting the requirements of Section 44-93-120. (B) Infectious waste must be treated as soon as practicable by one of the following treatment methods in accordance with the regulations promulgated under this chapter and any other applicable state or federal law and regulations: (1) incineration; (2) steam sterilization; (3) chemical disinfectant; or (4) any other department-approved treatment method. (C) After treatment, the waste may be disposed of as any other waste if it is not subject to any other state or federal regulation. (D) The following infectious waste may be disposed of pursuant to regulation before treatment: (1) an approved liquid or semi-liquid waste may be discharged directly into a department-approved wastewater disposal system; and (2) recognizable human anatomical remains may be disposed of by interment.