N.J. Admin. Code § 8:39-19.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 8, April 15, 2024

Section 8:39-19.3 - Mandatory waste removal policies and procedures

(a) Regulated medical waste shall be collected, stored, handled, and disposed of in accordance with applicable Federal laws and regulations, and the facility shall comply with the provisions of 13:1E-48.1 et seq., the Comprehensive Regulated Medical Waste Management Act, and all rules promulgated pursuant to the aforementioned Act including, but not limited to, N.J.A.C. 7:26-3A.

(b) The infection control committee shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for collection, storage, handling, and disposal of all solid waste that is not regulated medical waste.

(c) All solid waste that is not regulated medical waste shall be disposed of in a sanitary landfill or other manner approved by the Department of Environmental Protection. Disposal shall be as frequent as necessary to avoid creating a nuisance.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:39-19.3