Infectious wastes are special solid wastes that may cause human disease and may reasonably be suspected of harboring human pathogenic organisms, or may pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of or otherwise managed. Types of solid wastes designated as infectious include but are not necessarily limited to the following: Biological wastes; Sharps; Discarded Biologicals; Isolation Wastes; and Other infectious wastes

Biological wastes; Sharps; Discarded Biologicals; Isolation Wastes; and Other infectious wastes

Infectious waste shall be contained in a manner that: Affords protection from vectors, rain and wind; Prevents the spread of infectious agents; Does not provide a breeding place or food source for insects or rodents; and Prevents the leakage of waste from the storage bag or container. Infectious waste shall be placed in separate containers from other waste at the point of origin in the producing facility. Infectious waste may not be stored at the waste producing facility for more than the following periods of time: Up to fourteen days at room temperature (18 to 28 degrees Celsius, 65 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit) or up to 45 days in a refrigerator (2 to 7 degrees Celsius, 36 to 44 degrees Fahrenheit) for all types of infectious waste, so long as it does not produce conditions that are offensive or harmful to facility personnel or the public welfare. Ninety days in a freezer (-20 to -18 degrees Celsius, -4 to -1 degrees Fahrenheit) not used for food or patient related items.