Medical/Infectious Waste

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-016890",
  "term": "Medical/Infectious Waste",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Any waste generated in the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings or animals, in research pertaining thereto, or in the production or testing of biologicals that is listed in paragraphs (1) through (7) of this definition. The definition of medical/infectious waste does not include hazardous waste identified or listed under the regulations in part 261 of this chapter; household waste, as defined in § 261.4(b)(1) of this chapter; ash from incineration of medical/infectious waste, once the incineration process has been completed; human corpses, remains, and anatomical parts that are intended for interment mation; and domestic sewage materials identified in § 261.4(a)(1) of this chapter.\n\n2. Hazardous waste capable of causing infections in humans, including contaminated animal waste, human blood and blood products, isolation waste, pathological waste, and discarded sharps.",
  "subject": "Environmental events",
  "references": [
    "Definition truncated. For full definition see 40 CFR 60.51c (CFR 2013)",
    "EPA Emergency Responder Health and Safety Manual - Chapter 11: Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/medical-infectious-waste/"
}