The Joint Genome Institute (JGI) does not produce any
regulated medical waste from existing research, thus the biohazardous waste produced
at JGI is managed differently than the medical/biohazardous waste produced in
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Waste
contaminated only with biohazardous material is deposited into the laboratory’s
designated waste containers marked with the following sign, “Biological
Contaminated Waste ONLY to be AUTOCLAVED (i.e., E. coli, bacteria, recombinant
DNA).” Waste contaminated with hazardous chemicals does not belong in this type
of container. Contact your division safety coordinator or Waste Management Group
(WMG) Generator Assistant for guidance on disposal of waste with chemical
contaminants.
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Each
biologically contaminated waste container is lined with two clear autoclave
bags.
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When the
container is full, remove and seal the inner bag with a wire tie or blue rubber
band. Avoid overfilling, as there is limited space in the autoclave. If the
inner bag is damaged, seal the outer bag closed around the damaged inner bag.
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Using secondary
containment and wearing appropriate PPE, bring the bagged waste to Room 143 in
Building 100, or Room 418 in Building 400.
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Place all bags
in the metal rectangular containers that are present in the rooms.
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Sharps containers
in the laboratory are labeled as “unregulated sharps” and should be placed in
the metal containers after closing the sharps container lid. Do not overfill the sharps container. Once the sharps container is
autoclaved, contact your WMG Generator Assistant for guidance on disposal of
the sharps container.
