§ 284.413. Duration of storage of infectious waste for generators.

 (a)  Generators that store infectious or chemotherapeutic waste onsite shall meet the following requirements:

   (1)  Infectious waste, excluding used sharps, may be stored at room temperature until the storage container is full, but for no longer than 30 days from the date waste was first placed in the container.

   (2)  A storage container filled with infectious waste may be stored in a refrigeration unit for up to 30 days from the date waste was first placed in the container.

   (3)  A storage container of infectious waste that has been filled within 30 days from the date waste was first placed in the container may be frozen immediately for up to 90 days from the date waste was first placed in the container.

 (b)  If the infectious waste becomes putrescent during the storage period identified in subsection (a), the waste shall be moved offsite within 24 hours for processing or disposal.

 (c)  Used sharps containers may be used until full as long as the storage is in accordance with §  284.411 (relating to basic storage requirements).

   This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §  284.412 (relating to sorting).