Disposable Sharps:
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Contaminated sharps shall be immediately discarded in containers that are puncture-resistant, sealable, leakproof, and adequately labeled as sharps.
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Each dental unit is supplied with a sharps container. They should be kept in an upright position and checked periodically to prevent overfill.
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Once full, clinic staff are responsible for securing the lid, transporting it to the Biohazard Room, located on the first floor, and placing it into a shipping container for weekly biohazard pick up.
Non-Sharps Regulated Waste:
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Other regulated waste (saturated gauze, extracted teeth) should be placed in a biohazard container located in each clinic. The containers are labeled Biohazard Trash Only, are closable, and are constructed to contain all contents.
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Do not place red bags in the regular trash.
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Red bag trash is removed, sealed, transported to the Biohazard Room located on the first floor, and placed in a shipping container for weekly biohazard pick up.
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Surgical suction, containing liquid biohazardous waste, is disposed of in a container that is labeled Biohazard Trash Only
Non-regulated Waste:
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Waste generated during the procedure that is not regulated (e.g., air/water syringe, patient napkins) is placed in plastic bags, sealed, and disposed of in regular trash.
