Regulated Medical Waste

Regulated Medical Waste

Regulated Medical Waste

Please read the Rowan University Regulated Medical Waste Disposal Guide for Laboratories for important information on the management of this class of waste. When completing a Hazardous Waste Determination & Pickup Request Google Form, list all waste items in the waste container including what biological/infectious material(s) the waste is contaminated with.

     Regulated Medical Waste Disposal Guide for Laboratories

Important RMW Notes:

  • Rowan University Regulated Medical Waste labels must be on each individual bag or container of waste in order to meet NJDEP regulations for disposal. Labels must be printed and completed using a water-resistant ink.
  • All cardboard RMW boxes and plastic bins must first be lined with a red bag before any waste is added.
  • ALL pointed or sharp objects that could puncture a waste bag must be disposed of in a rigid container.
  • All syringes (even those without needles) contaminated with biological/infectious materials are considered medical waste by the NJDEP and must be disposed of in a sharps container.

If you have any questions related to the accumulation, labeling, storage, or disposal of Regulated Medical Waste, please contact Laboratory Safety at LabSafety@Rowan.edu or 856-256-5105.

     Click here to submit a waste pickup request.