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Dispose of dry biohazardous waste.
Biohazard symbol |
- Collect dry waste in double red biohazard waste bags. Marketplace Preview sells bags preprinted with UCSD identification labels in 3 different sizes.
- Label the bags, with the following information before the first waste is placed in the bag:
- The international biohazard symbol and the word "Biohazard"
- UCSD identification information:
- Campus locations:
- University of California, San Diego
- 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093
- (858) 534-4357
- Building name and room number where the waste was generated
- Medical Center locations:
- UCSD Medical Center
- 200 West Arbor Drive
- San Diego, CA 92103
- (619) 543-6222
- Building name and room number where the waste was generated
- If the waste will be autoclaved on site, additional packaging guidelines apply.
- Biohazardous waste that will not be autoclaved on site must be collected by a licensed biohazardous waste hauler.
- Take the sealed bag(s) to your building's designated collection site. Check with your lab or department manager for locations.
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Dispose of liquid biohazardous waste. |
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Dispose of sharps. |
The disposal method for sharps depends on whether they are contaminated with a hazardous material, and the type of contaminant. Whether contaminated or not, specific packaging and container restrictions apply.
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Dispose of medical waste. |
Medical waste includes all laboratory trash that has not been contaminated by biohazards, chemicals, or radioactivity.
- Bag waste in a regular trash bag and place it in a locked dumpster or trash compactor, depending on your building. Check with your lab manager for details.
- Red biohazardous waste bags that have been decontaminated by autoclaving can also be disposed of in a locked dumpster or trash compactor. Make sure waste is double-bagged and labeled as described in the biohazardous waste guidelines.
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Dispose of biohazardous liquids containing chemicals or radioactive contamination. |
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Return used human anatomical specimens for disposition. |
- Return pathological human specimens obtained from SOM Anatomical Preparation to them at completion of use for disposition. If you have questions, contact Anatomical Preparation, (858) 534-4126.
- Return used human specimens or tissues obtained from other tissue banks or sources to the supplier for disposition.
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Dispose of animal carcasses and parts. |
The Animal Care Program, (858) 534-6064, oversees collection and disposal. Package according to these guidelines:
- Noninfectious: Place in regular trash bag or sturdy cardboard box and store in a vivarium freezer.
- Infectious: Place in double red biohazard bags and label according to instructions in step one above. Store the bagged waste in a vivarium biohazard freezer.
- Radioactive: Read How to Store and Dispose of Radioactive Waste for detailed instructions on packaging, labeling, and disposal.
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