(A) Infectious waste treated must be treated at a facility meeting the requirements of Section 44-93-120.
(B) Infectious waste must be treated as soon as practicable by one of the following treatment methods in accordance with the regulations promulgated under this chapter and any other applicable state or federal law and regulations:
(1) incineration;
(2) steam sterilization;
(3) chemical disinfectant; or
(4) any other department-approved treatment method.
(C) After treatment, the waste may be disposed of as any other waste if it is not subject to any other state or federal regulation.
(D) The following infectious waste may be disposed of pursuant to regulation before treatment:
(1) an approved liquid or semi-liquid waste may be discharged directly into a department-approved wastewater disposal system; and
(2) recognizable human anatomical remains may be disposed of by interment.
HISTORY: 1989 Act No. 134, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 93 - Infectious Waste Management
Section 44-93-10. Short title.
Section 44-93-20. Definitions.
Section 44-93-30. Regulations, procedures, and standards.
Section 44-93-50. Powers of commissioner.
Section 44-93-60. Storage of infectious waste.
Section 44-93-70. Transportation of infectious waste.
Section 44-93-80. Treatment and disposal of infectious waste.
Section 44-93-100. Generators exempt from provisions of chapter.
Section 44-93-120. Permit requirements.
Section 44-93-125. Permit to expand or construct facility; exceptions.
Section 44-93-140. Unlawful to fail to comply with statute or regulations.
Section 44-93-150. Enforcement; penalties.
Section 44-93-160. Fees on commercial treatment of infectious waste; reports; penalties.
Section 44-93-165. Infectious Waste Program Fund; establishment; funding.
Section 44-93-170. Infectious Waste Contingency Fund.
Section 44-93-180. Inspection of treatment facilities; fees.
Section 44-93-190. Chapter inapplicable to treatment or disposal of hazardous waste.
Section 44-93-230. Construction of infectious waste provisions.