| (a) The storage of medical waste shall be in a secure manner and location that affords protection from theft, vandalism, inadvertent human or animal exposure, rain, water, and wind. The waste shall be managed so as not to provide a breeding place or food for insects or rodents, and not generate noxious odors. (b) Except for generators and treatment facilities, persons storing putrescible or biohazardous untreated medical waste for longer than 72 hours after pickup from the generator shall maintain a storage temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Treatment facilities storing putrescible or biohazardous untreated medical waste for longer than 72 hours after receipt shall maintain a storage temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. |
