Section 260. Special requirements for reusable containers

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Regulated medical waste may be conveyed in reusable carts or containers under the following conditions:

1. The waste in the cart or container is packaged and labeled fully in accordance with 9VAC20-120-210 through 9VAC20-120-240.

2. Immediately following each time a reusable cart or container is emptied and prior to being reused it is thoroughly cleaned with detergent or general purpose disinfectant.

3. When reusable carts or containers containing regulated medical waste are used for off-site transport, all aspects of the cart or container management shall comply with federal Department of Transportation Hazardous Material Regulations 49 CFR Parts 171 to 178, as applicable.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR672-40-01:1 § 4.11, eff. June 29, 1994; amended, Volume 18, Issue 18, eff. June 19, 2002.

Statutory Authority

§ 10.1-1402 of the Code of Virginia.

                    
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