There are three types of biological waste generated on campus.
- Potentially infectious waste – Any biological waste that could cause harm to people, animals, or plants. This includes:
- Any waste involving any material from a human, usually bodily fluids
- Research waste involving any material from non-human primates
- Research waste involving infectious materials
- Sharps waste – Used needles, syringes, scalpels, and other things that can cut or poke.
- Noninfectious waste – Biological research waste that carries no infection risk
All biological waste generated by teaching, research or clinical activities at EWU must be collected and rendered inactive prior to disposal. Please contact EH&S for assistance in selecting an approved deactivation method prior to starting work.
Refer to the Biohazard Control and Biological Waste document below for details on how to handle biohazardous waste.
Request Biowaste Pick Up
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Biological Waste Guidance Document
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Autoclave Safety Guidance Document
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Sharps Safety Guidance Document
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