(2) Infectious waste, except for sharps, shall be contained in disposable red plastic bags or containers made of other materials impervious to moisture and strong enough to prevent ripping, tearing or bursting under normal conditions of use. The bags or containers shall be closed to prevent leakage or expulsion of solid or liquid wastes during storage, collection or transportation.
(3) Sharps shall be contained for storage, collection, transportation and disposal in leakproof, rigid, puncture-resistant red containers that are taped closed or tightly lidded to prevent loss of the contents. Sharps may be stored in such containers for more than seven days.
(4) All bags, boxes or other containers for infectious waste and rigid containers of discarded sharps shall be clearly identified as containing infectious waste.
(5) Infectious waste shall be stored at temperatures and only for times established by rules of the Oregon Health Authority.
(6) Infectious waste shall not be compacted before treatment and shall not be placed for collection, storage or transportation in a portable or mobile trash compactor.
(7) Infectious waste contained in disposable bags as specified in this section shall be placed for collection, storage, handling or transportation in a disposable or reusable pail, carton, box, drum, dumpster, portable bin or similar container. The container shall have a tight-fitting cover and be kept clean and in good repair. The container may be of any color and shall be conspicuously labeled with the international biohazard symbol and the words "Biomedical Waste" on the sides so as to be readily visible from any lateral direction when the container is upright.
(8) Each time a reusable container for infectious waste is emptied, the container shall be thoroughly washed and decontaminated unless the surfaces of the container have been protected from contamination by a disposable red liner, bag or other device removed with the waste.
(9) Trash chutes shall not be used to transfer infectious waste between locations where it is contained or stored.
(10) Generators that produce 50 pounds or less of infectious waste in any calendar month shall be exempt from the specific requirements of subsections (5), (7) and (8) of this section. [1989 c.763 §5; 2009 c.595 §942]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment
Chapter 459 - Solid Waste Management
Section 459.007 - Applicability of ORS 459.005 to wood residue.
Section 459.017 - Relationship of state to local governments in solid waste management.
Section 459.025 - General powers and duties of department.
Section 459.049 - Mandated landfills in certain counties; establishment by state.
Section 459.051 - Procedural rules.
Section 459.053 - Powers of department regarding landfills.
Section 459.055 - Landfills in farm use areas; waste reduction programs.
Section 459.057 - Department to limit wastes allowed in landfills in certain counties.
Section 459.061 - Upland placement of dredged material; rules.
Section 459.065 - State preemption; intergovernmental agreements authorized.
Section 459.085 - County authority outside cities; effect of annexation; interagency agreements.
Section 459.095 - Restrictions on authority of local government units.
Section 459.109 - Effect of certain laws on cities and counties.
Section 459.125 - Authority of Marion County over products or by-products of county disposal sites.
Section 459.135 - Marion County authority over private facility in county.
Section 459.145 - Limits on Marion County authority.
Section 459.205 - Permit required.
Section 459.215 - Exclusion of certain sites from permit requirement; rules.
Section 459.225 - Variances authorized.
Section 459.235 - Applications for permits; fees.
Section 459.243 - Restrictions on issuance of permits under ORS 459.245.
Section 459.245 - Issuance of permits; terms; refusal to renew; disposal of liquid waste.
Section 459.247 - Prohibition on disposal of certain solid waste at disposal site.
Section 459.255 - Suspension or revocation of permits.
Section 459.265 - Hearings; appeal.
Section 459.270 - Renewal of permit prior to proposed closure of disposal site.
Section 459.272 - Evidence of financial assurance for land disposal site.
Section 459.273 - Disposition of excess moneys and interest received for financial assurance.
Section 459.280 - Definitions for ORS 459.284 and 459.290.
Section 459.310 - Surcharge on solid waste disposal; surcharge use.
Section 459.311 - Charge for remedial action or removal; amount; collection; allocation.
Section 459.315 - Definitions for ORS 459.315 to 459.330.
Section 459.320 - Regional disposal site advisory committee; membership; terms.
Section 459.325 - Duties of regional disposal site advisory committee.
Section 459.335 - Use of fees collected by the metropolitan service district.
Section 459.345 - Metropolitan service district report to commission.
Section 459.350 - Commission review of metropolitan service district report.
Section 459.376 - Action to enforce rules or orders.
Section 459.386 - Definitions for ORS 459.386 to 459.405.
Section 459.388 - Restrictions on discarding, storing or transporting infectious waste.
Section 459.390 - Procedures for segregation and containment of infectious waste; exemption.
Section 459.395 - Treatment of infectious wastes; rules.
Section 459.405 - Transport of infectious waste; certification; records.
Section 459.413 - Household hazardous waste depots; location; promotion program.
Section 459.415 - Department approval for collection activity required; written proposal.
Section 459.417 - Statewide household hazardous waste public education program.
Section 459.420 - Permitted lead-acid battery disposal; disposal by retailers.
Section 459.422 - Acceptance of used batteries by retailers and wholesalers.
Section 459.426 - Notice to customers.
Section 459.431 - Definitions for ORS 459.431 to 459.437.
Section 459.433 - Limitation on sale or promotion of alkaline manganese or zinc carbon batteries.
Section 459.437 - Requirements for sale or promotion of mercuric oxide batteries.
Section 459.705 - Definitions for ORS 459.705 to 459.790.
Section 459.708 - Waste tire generator; requirements.
Section 459.712 - Transport without carrier permit prohibited; exceptions.
Section 459.715 - Storage prohibited; exceptions.
Section 459.720 - Conditions for storage site permit.
Section 459.725 - Application for storage site operator or carrier.
Section 459.730 - Information in application for storage site permit; carrier permit; fees; bond.
Section 459.735 - Notification of permit application in county of proposed disposal site.
Section 459.772 - Use of processed, source-separated waste tires for energy recovery.
Section 459.775 - Waste Tire Recycling Account; uses.
Section 459.780 - Tire removal or processing plan; financial assistance; department abatement.
Section 459.790 - Exceptions to ORS 459.705 to 459.785.
Section 459.900 - Thermostats and motor vehicle switches containing mercury; disposal; findings.
Section 459.992 - Criminal penalties; license suspension and revocation.