Rubbish and laboratory waste shall not be allowed to accumulate.

Filled containers shall be

removed from work areas on a regular basis. They shall be held in a designated secure place,
normally within the laboratory area, prior to decontamination or final disposal. Laboratory
rubbish and routine paper waste that has not been contaminated with reagents or body fluids
can be handled and processed as nonhazardous waste. Appropriate and safe disposal should
occur at least daily.

All discarded microbiology laboratory samples, cultures and contaminated waste shall be made
intrinsically biologically safe before being taken from the laboratory facility.

Biological safety may result from processing by autoclave, or other approved technology, or by
packaging in appropriate containers.

Transport of waste that has not been treated may be allowed, provided that the material is
packaged and transported in a manner consistent with hazardous waste regulations to a facility
for safe and appropriate disposal.

Laboratory waste that is known to be contamination-free can be handled and processed as

nonhazardous waste.