The owner or operator of a shop described in 18 AAC 23.300(a) shall ensure that

1. (1) medical waste is not commingled with non-medical waste;
2. (2) medical waste is disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the landfill where the medical waste will be taken;

3. (3) waste that is stored inside the shop is stored in a durable, easily cleanable container that does not leak or absorb liquid and that is kept clean and emptied into an outside container at least once per week; in addition, the owner shall ensure that

   1. (A) the waste

      1. (i) is not accessible to the public or clients; and
      2. (ii) does not create an odor or attract pests; and

   2. (B) if the waste is stored in a room, the room is

      1. (i) easily cleanable and kept clean;
      2. (ii) not used for another purpose; and
      3. (iii) large enough to store all waste containers;
4. (4) plastic bags or wet-strength paper bags are of sufficient strength to contain waste safely from the point of origin to the point of disposal and are completely closed or sealed before disposal; a plastic bag or wet-strength paper bag may be used to line a container; and
5. (5) each outside storage container, including any dumpster, compactor, or compactor system, is easily cleanable, has tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers, and is kept covered and reasonably clean.

(Eff. 12/1/2002, Register 164)

Authority: AS 08.13.030, AS 08.13.120, AS 08.13.210, AS 44.46.020