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(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
(2) Waste Category
Biological / Medical Waste
Chemical Waste
Other Wastes
Photographic Waste
Radioactive Waste
(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)


Academic Laboratory Waste Management -> Biological / Medical Waste -> Animal cell & tissue culture, r-DNA; non-pathogenic organisms
Waste Classification Management Disposal
BioSafety Level 1 Collect solid wastes in clear autoclave bags. Autoclave solids and liquids, place autoclaved solids into regular dumpster, and drain dispose autoclaved liquids. Bleach can also be used for disinfection of the liquids. After autoclaving, dispose of solids in general trash dumpster and dispose of disinfected liquids in sink.