Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-17-7-.01

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 335-17-7-.01 - Disposal Of Untreated Waste

Medical waste shall be treated on-site at the point of generation or off-site at an approved treatment facility prior to delivery to a solid waste disposal facility. If the Department determines that the generator or treater of medical waste cannot comply with this requirement, a variance may be granted. Rules relating to collection, storage and transportation must be addressed in the variance request. In addition, the request must address why treatment facilities within a reasonable distance cannot handle their waste if temporary storage was utilized.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-17-7-.01

New Rule: Filed December 12, 2011; effective January 16, 2012.

Author: James L. Bryant

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-27-9, 22-27-12.