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Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES

Nabua, Camarines Sur
College of Health Sciences
WASTE FREQUENCY OF TYPE OF STORAGE METHOD OF DISPOSAL RESPONSIBLE PERSON

GENERATED COLLECTION
Disposable PPE Daily, or as needed Use designated bins or Dispose of PPE waste through Assign a designated individual or
(Personal Protective based on the volume containers specifically for appropriate medical waste team responsible for managing
Equipment) of PPE waste PPE waste, clearly labeled to management channels, such as the collection, disposal, and
generated. differentiate from other waste incineration or sterilization, to proper handling of PPE waste.
streams. Ensure these prevent contamination and ensure This person should ensure
containers are easily safe disposal. Follow local compliance with relevant
accessible and located near regulations and guidelines for regulations and coordinate with
areas where PPE is used. handling and disposal of medical waste management services as
waste. needed.
Hazardous waste May be collected on a Hazardous waste is 1. Chemical treatment- A waste generator is a person
scheduled basis, such commonly stored prior to neutralization, precipitation, ion (natural or juridical) who
as weekly, bi-weekly, treatment or disposal and exchange, reduction, or oxidation generates or produces hazardous
or 4 times a month must be stored in containers, 2. Thermal treatment-incineration wastes, through any commercial,
tanks, containment buildings, 3. Biological treatment - industrial or trade activities.
drip pads, waste piles, or landfarming
surface impoundments that 4. Physical treatment-
comply with the Resource solidification, flotation,
Conservation and Recovery sedimentation, evaporation, or
Act (RCRA) regulations. filtration.
Biomedical Depends on Red for hazardous Yellow for Incineration or authorized treatment Hospital's infection control officer
waste(used of regulations but often infectious facilities or designated staff overseeing
syringes, occurs daily waste management
contaminated
dressings, and
expired medication)
Pharmaceutical Regularly to prevent Designated containers that 1. Incineration-It ensures complete The pharmacist or pharmacy
Waste accumulation and are leak-proof, puncture- destruction of the substances. manager. They oversee the
ensure proper resistant, and properly 2.Chemical Treatment proper disposal of expired,
disposal labeled with the contents and 3.Landfill unused, or contaminated
appropriate hazard warnings. 4.Reverse Distribution medications in compliance with
5.Disposal Programs local regulations and guidelines
6.Specialized services set by environmental agencies.
Additionally, larger healthcare
facilities may have designated
staff or departments responsible
for managing pharmaceutical
waste.

non-hazardous collection usually Green drum Non Hazardous  Landfills: Most common The Ministry of Regional
industrial waste occurs at least once Marking method for disposing of non- Municipalities and Environment.
per week hazardous waste, which The Authority responsible for the
involves burying the waste in day-to-day operation and
a designated area. management of the collection and
 Incineration: This method disposal of non-hazardous waste.
involves burning the waste to
reduce its volume and
disinfect it from pathogens.
 Composting: Organic waste
such as food and yard waste
can be broken down by
microorganisms to form
compost.
 Recycling: Some non-
hazardous waste can be
recycled, such as paper,
metal, and certain plastics.
Pathological Waste Pathological waste Pathological waste must be Pathological waste must be  Waste Generators –
must be disposed of at refrigerated to prevent separated from standard regulated including students, faculty,
a compliant frequency. decomposition and the medical waste (RMW), also known staff, and visitors who create
The required service development of pungent as “Red Bag” waste, which is animal and human-derived
frequency typically odors. Store the box in a autoclaved then disposed of in a pathological waste must
varies based on the secured regulated medical landfill. ensure that all associated
amounts of waste storage area equipped 1. Drain “saturated” Pathological wastes are handled, stored,
biohazardous waste with refrigeration, and label waste managed, and disposed of as
the facility generates. the box with, at a minimum, 2. Bag the waste into the initial red indicated in this Update.

the universal biohazard bag. Personnel who package, ship,
symbol or the word 3. Packaging and box setup or sign Medical Waste
“biohazard”. 4. Package labeling Tracking Forms for
5. Store pathological waste shipments
must complete Regulated
Medical Waste Shipper
Training with EHS.
 Environmental Health and
Safety (EHS) acts as a
resource to WCM personnel,
providing technical assistance
and guidance on pathological
waste management. EHS
provides Regulated Medical
Waste and Pathological
Waste Shipper Training that
includes the proper
packaging, handling, and
shipping of pathological
waste. For all other biological
waste disposal inquiries,
please refer to the Waste
Disposal Procedures.
 Housekeeping/Facilities
coordinates the shipment and
disposal of pathological
wastes within areas serviced
by WCM Housekeeping and
supplies red regulated
medical waste bags and

fiberboard boxes.
 Research Animal Resource
Center (RARC) coordinates
the shipment of pathological
waste with WCM
Housekeeping.
Institutional/ Usually occurs atleast Through the use of:  Reusing Waste. Reusing is  The Waste Duty of
Commercial waste once per week  Containers the best way to conserve Care expects waste producers
 Tanks material to be responsible for knowing
 Waste piles  Recycling and Composting. where they are sending their
 Surface impoundments Instead of disposing of waste and taking steps to
industrial waste in the ground, ensure those they contract to
recycling and composting collect and manage their
waste are much better waste, are operating legally
solutions and are taking their waste to
legal disposal, treatment and
 Segregation
recycling sites.
 Plasma Gasification
 Incineration
 Landfill
Chemical & their  Establish a Types of Chemical Storage Disposal of chemicals and their The responsibility for the proper
Containers regular  Flammable Storage containers handling, storage, and disposal of
schedule for Cabinets  Chemical Inventory and chemicals and their containers
chemical waste  Acid Storage Cabinets Classification typically falls on individuals who
collection  Base Storage Cabinets  Waste Minimization play specific roles within an
based on the  Gas Cylinder Storage  Reuse and Recycling organization.
typical volume Cages Chemical Hygiene Officer
 Segregations
of waste  Ventilated Storage (CHO):
 Chemical Collection Events
generated at Cabinets  • The CHO is
your facility. responsible for developing

 Regular  Non-Combustible and implementing a
collections help Chemical Storage Chemical Hygiene Plan
prevent the Shelves (CHP) in laboratory
accumulation of  Segregated Storage settings.
hazardous Areas Environmental Health and
materials,  Chemical Storage Safety (EHS) Officer:
reduce safety Room
risks, and  Labeled Shelving and  EHS officers are
ensure Containers responsible for overseeing
compliance with environmental health and
regulations. safety programs within an
organization.
Chemical Users and Handlers:
 Individuals directly involved

in using or handling
chemicals must adhere to
safety protocols, including
proper labeling, storage,
and disposal practices.
Facility Manager:
 Facility managers are

responsible for ensuring
that the storage areas for
chemicals are designed
and maintained to meet
safety standards.

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CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES

College of Health Sciences

WASTE FREQUENCY OF TYPE OF STORAGE METHOD OF DISPOSAL RESPONSIBLE PERSON

College of Health Sciences

College of Health Sciences

College of Health Sciences

College of Health Sciences

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Chemical Users and Handlers:

 Individuals directly involved

 Facility managers are

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