{"id":1111,"date":"2017-09-13T08:44:57","date_gmt":"2017-09-13T08:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/biohazardwasteregulations.com\/?page_id=1111"},"modified":"2024-11-14T13:56:39","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T13:56:39","slug":"north-carolina-biohazard-waste-regulations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/biohazardwasteregulations.com\/states\/north-carolina-biohazard-waste-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"North Carolina Biohazard Waste Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><strong><span style=\"color: #1e73be;\">North Carolina<\/span>\u00a0Biohazard Waste Regulations<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f2f2f2&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Highlighted Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Generators that generate 50 pounds or more regulated medical waste per month must prepare a plan to ensure proper management of regulated medical waste. The plan must be maintained at the generating facility and generators must maintain records for each shipment of RMW. The records must include: the amount of waste by number of packages, date shipped off-site, name of transporter, and the name of storage or treatment facility. There are no reporting requirements, however, these records must be maintained at the generator\u2019s facility for at least three years.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.securewaste.net\/biohazard-waste-quote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2129 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/biohazardwasteregulations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Medical-Waste-Biohazard-Disposal.jpg\" alt=\"Medical Waste Biohazard Disposal\" width=\"1366\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/biohazardwasteregulations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Medical-Waste-Biohazard-Disposal.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/biohazardwasteregulations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Medical-Waste-Biohazard-Disposal-300x69.jpg 300w, https:\/\/biohazardwasteregulations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Medical-Waste-Biohazard-Disposal-768x177.jpg 768w, https:\/\/biohazardwasteregulations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Medical-Waste-Biohazard-Disposal-1024x236.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/biohazardwasteregulations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Medical-Waste-Biohazard-Disposal-1080x249.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">North Carolina\u2019s medical waste disposal regulations are managed by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Waste Management. The complete detailed disposal requirements are outlined in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/deq.nc.gov\/about\/divisions\/waste-management\/solid-waste-section\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Medical Waste Guidance and Interpretations\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-758\" src=\"https:\/\/biohazardwasteregulations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/arrow1.png\" alt=\"link-arrow\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" \/><\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.securewaste.net\/biohazard-waste-quote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"640\" class=\"wp-image-1071 alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/biohazardwasteregulations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Biohazard-Waste-Regulation-By-State.png\" alt=\"Biohazard Waste\" srcset=\"https:\/\/biohazardwasteregulations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Biohazard-Waste-Regulation-By-State.png 853w, https:\/\/biohazardwasteregulations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Biohazard-Waste-Regulation-By-State-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/biohazardwasteregulations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Biohazard-Waste-Regulation-By-State-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/biohazardwasteregulations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Biohazard-Waste-Regulation-By-State-510x382.png 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>OSHA Regulations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In addition to the state medical waste environmental regulations there are some Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules that apply to medical\/infectious waste. North Carolina is one of 24 states operating an approved occupational safety and health program. This program is operated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA rules (Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standards) impact various aspects of medical\/infectious waste, including management of sharps, requirements for containers that hold or store medical\/infectious waste, labeling of medical\/infectious waste bags\/containers, and employee training.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; height=&#8221;70px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f2f2f2&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|10px|20px|10px&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;border-radius:10px;&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#e0e0e0&#8243; border_style_all=&#8221;solid&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#e0e0e0&#8243; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Contact Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Waste Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-793 alignnone size-full\" style=\"float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/biohazardwasteregulations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/09-128.png\" width=\"20\" alt=\"Phone Icon\"\/> : <strong>(919) 707-8200<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-793 alignnone size-full\" style=\"float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/biohazardwasteregulations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Maps-Worldwide-Location-icon.png\" width=\"20\" alt=\"Website Icon\"\/> : <a href=\"https:\/\/deq.nc.gov\/about\/divisions\/waste-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Website<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>OSHA (state)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-793 alignnone size-full\" style=\"float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/biohazardwasteregulations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/09-128.png\" width=\"20\" alt=\"Phone Icon\"\/> : <strong>(919) 807-2796<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-793 alignnone size-full\" style=\"float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/biohazardwasteregulations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Maps-Worldwide-Location-icon.png\" width=\"20\" alt=\"Website Icon\"\/> : <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nclabor.com\/osha\/osh.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Website<\/strong><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>North Carolina\u00a0Biohazard Waste Regulations Highlighted Requirements Generators that generate 50 pounds or more regulated medical waste per month must prepare a plan to ensure proper management of regulated medical waste. 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