036-7 Wyo. Code R. §§ 7-8 - Medical Waste

Medical waste (items removed from a private residence) shall be disposed of according to the following protocol:

(a) Containers for Non-Sharp, Medical Waste. Medical waste, except for sharps, shall be placed in disposable containers/bags which are impervious to moisture and strong enough to preclude ripping, tearing or bursting under normal conditions of use. The bags shall be securely tied so as to prevent leakage or expulsion of solid or liquid waste during storage, handling or transport. The containment system shall have a tight-fitting cover and be kept clean and in good repair. All bags used for containment of medical waste must be clearly identified by label or color, or both.

(b) Containers for Sharps. Sharps shall be placed in impervious, rigid, punctureresistant containers immediately after use. Needles shall not be bent, clipped or broken by hand. Rigid containers of discarded sharps shall either be labeled or colored like the disposable bags used for other medical waste, or placed in such labeled or colored bags.

(c) Storage Duration. Medical waste may not be stored for more than seven (7) days, unless the storage temperature is below thirty-two (32) degrees Fahrenheit. Medical waste shall never be stored for more than ninety (90) days.

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036-7 Wyo. Code R. §§ 7-8

Amended, Eff. 12/10/2015. Amended, Eff. 7/18/2018. Amended, Eff. 7/9/2019. Amended, Eff. 10/26/2021.