Burnable Waste

Definition:
Material free of any apparent or actual pathological/infectious, radioactive or hazardous chemical contamination

Note:
Some Biological Waste can be decontaminated and then discarded as general waste.
Some general waste material can be recycled.

Examples of General Waste:
· Office waste -paper, boxes, folders, which can not be recycled

· Disposable cloth, paper, plastic, or glass items

· Decontaminated media or labware

· Styrofoam, bottles and cans which can not be recycled

· Uncontaminated animal bedding

Materials which are NOT General Waste:
· NEVER use an Biohazard box to dispose of general waste

· Items which contain radioactive materials or the actual or perceived presence of pathogenic agents

· "Sharps" (needles, syringes, scalpel blades, etc.)

· Empty 5 gallon (or larger) plastic or metal containers, such as used for solvents or paint

· Waste material which appears to be medical waste