Waste Information Locator

(1) University Group
Academic Laboratory Waste Management
Art Studio and Photographic Waste Management
Athletics Waste Management
Facilities, Housing & Dining Waste Management
Office/Clerical Waste Management
Research Farms/Stations

(3) Waste Type
Animal cell & tissue culture, r-DNA; non-pathogenic organisms
Animal waste (exposed to human pathogens)
Animal waste (not exposed to human pathogens)
Human cell culture; human pathogens; human blood, tissues, and body fluids
Other biological/medical wastes that do not meet strict definition
Pathological waste (human)
Sharps, including razor blades and syringes, (clean or contaminated with biological agents)
Unused sharps (including syringes)

Waste Classification	Management	Disposal
Regulated Medical Waste (RMW)	Collect in clear autoclave bags. Autoclave solids and liquids, place autoclaved solids into medical waste boxes, and drain dispose autoclaved liquids. Bleach can also be used for disinfection of the liquids. Label all outer and inner containers with appropriate labels.	Manage solids as Regulated Medical Waste and contact REHS at (732) 445-2550 to arrange for an RMW pick-up. Submit disposal request at: http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/%7Erehs/forms/medwaste.php Dispose of the disinfected liquids in sink.