Rule 3745-570-120 | Requirements for large generators of infectious waste.
(A) A large generator of infectious waste shall comply with the following:
(1) Apply for and maintain a valid registration certificate in accordance with rule 3745-570-125 of the Administrative Code.
(2) Handle and store infectious waste in accordance with rule 3745-570-31 of the Administrative Code.
(3) Segregate infectious waste from other waste at the point of generation and at a minimum place the infectious waste in containers labeled with the biohazard symbol until rendered non-infectious.
(4) Place sharp infectious waste in a container labeled with the biohazard symbol and designed to contain sharps.
(5) Not compact or grind infectious waste until after the waste has been treated in accordance with rule 3745-570-201 of the Administrative Code.
(6) Ensure that all infectious waste is treated to render the infectious waste non-infectious prior to disposal in accordance with either of the following:
(a) At a treatment facility owned or operated by the generator using any of the methods, techniques, or practices prescribed in rule 3745-570-201 of the Administrative Code.
(b) Off the premises where generated at any of the following facilities:
(i) An infectious waste treatment facility licensed in accordance with division (B) of section 3734.05 of the Revised Code.
(ii) A facility in another state operating in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
(c) At a facility that holds a license or renewal of a license to operate a crematory facility issued under Chapter 4717. of the Revised Code and a permit issued under Chapter 3704. of the Revised Code to the extent that the treatment of those wastes is consistent with that permit and its terms and conditions.
(7) Ensure that all infectious waste treated on site that is transported off the premises where generated is accompanied by a disposal paper in accordance with rule 3745-570-130 of the Administrative Code.
(8) Retain copies of all disposal papers for a minimum of five years, or longer if requested in writing by Ohio EPA.
[Comment: A large generator is subject to the applicable packaging requirements contained in 29 C.F.R. Part 1910.1030, 49 C.F.R. Part 173, and 49 C.F.R. Part 178.]
(B) Upon written request, a large generator shall provide information regarding the following to persons with whom the generator has entered into an arrangement to treat the infectious waste or dispose of the treated infectious waste:
(1) The major components of the infectious waste.
(2) Any method of treatment employed by the generator to render the infectious waste non-infectious.
(3) The generator's system for distinguishing between waste containers that contain treated and untreated infectious waste.
Last updated April 7, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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