Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 28. HEALTH AND SAFETY |
PART IV. Health Facilities |
Subpart F. Ambulatory Surgical Facilities |
Chapter 567. Environmental Services |
Section 567.33. Waste disposal
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(a) Garbage shall be stored in tight, nonabsorbent and readily cleanable containers with tight-fitting lids. Garbage shall be removed from the premises as frequently as necessary to prevent nuisance and shall be disposed of in a manner consistent with Federal and Commonwealth regulations and local codes and ordinances.
(b) Refuse shall be stored in covered trash containers prior to removal.
(c) Pathological, bacteriological, surgical, gynecological and contaminated waste and similar materials shall be disposed of by a method approved by the Department of Environmental Resources under 25 Pa. Code Chapter 75 (relating to solid waste management) and in compliance with local ordinances.