Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-17-7-.02

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 12, September 30, 2024

Section 335-17-7-.02 - Disposal Of Treated Waste

All treated medical waste intended for disposal in a sanitary landfill shall be disposed of in an approved facility.

(1) Requirements for disposal in an approved solid waste disposal facility is as follows:

(a) Medical waste containing liquids must be further processed to eliminate free liquids and further reduce the liquid consistency to the point where the waste would be considered bladeable by disposal facility personnel.

(b) Written certification to the effect that medical waste has been properly treated shall be provided to the permittee or his designee.

1. The minimum frequency for providing this certification shall be annually. The treater shall be responsible for providing this certification.

2. The permittee or the Department may require more frequent certification.

(i) Certifications provided on a per-load basis shall be made available to the permittee or his designee prior to unloading.

(ii) Certifications required more frequently than yearly, but less frequently than a per-load basis, shall be provided as required by the permittee or the Department.

(c) Each permittee of a solid waste disposal facility shall maintain records in a format approved by the Department for each transporter of medical waste who utilizes their facility.

(d) All records shall be maintained by the permittee for at least three years and shall be available upon request for review by the Department.

(e) No untreated medical waste shall be accepted for disposal without Departmental approval

1. Packaging, as required in 335-17-3-.01, shall not be accepted for disposal without a variance being granted by the Department.

2. Containers showing signs of leakage shall not be accepted.

(f) Medical waste properly treated shall be placed directly in the active face for putrescibles and managed accordingly.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-17-7-.02

New Rule: Filed December 12, 2011; effective January 16, 2012.

Author: James L. Bryant

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-27-9, 22-27-12.