§ 284.411. Basic storage requirements.

 (a)  Infectious and chemotherapeutic waste shall be stored and contained in a manner that:

   (1)  Maintains the integrity of the containers, prevents the leakage or release of waste from the containers and provides protection from water, rain and wind.

   (2)  Prevents the spread of infectious or chemotherapeutic agents.

   (3)  Affords protection from animals and does not provide a breeding place or a food source for insects or rodents.

   (4)  Maintains the waste in a nonputrescent state, using refrigeration (‹=7°C) or freezing (‹=-18°C) when necessary.

   (5)  Prevents odors from emanating from the container.

   (6)  Prevents unauthorized access to the waste. As part of this requirement, the following shall be met:

     (i)   Enclosures and containers used for storage of infectious or chemotherapeutic waste shall be secured to deny access to unauthorized persons.

     (ii)   Enclosures and containers shall also be marked with prominent warning signs indicating the storage of infectious or chemotherapeutic waste.

 (b)  Enclosures at a waste generating or processing facility that are used for the storage of infectious or chemotherapeutic waste shall be constructed of finish materials that are impermeable and capable of being readily maintained in a sanitary condition. Storage areas shall be ventilated to minimize human exposure to the exhaust air.

 (c)  Infectious and chemotherapeutic waste may not be commingled with other waste.

 (d)  The generator may store infectious and municipal waste that has been sorted and separately containerized on the same cart for movement to an onsite processing or disposal facility. Chemotherapeutic waste may also be stored on the cart with municipal and infectious waste if it is sorted and separately containerized and if it is moved to an onsite incinerator.

   This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §  284.413 (relating to duration of storage of infectious waste for generators).