Virginia Medical Waste Disposal
Stretching from the Chesapeake Bay to the Appalachian Mountains, Virginia is often referred to as “the birthplace of a nation” because it is the oldest of the 13 original colonies. Eight U.S presidents were born in the “Old Dominion.” That tradition of patriotism and service still exists in Virginia today, with the state’s large military presence. The largest naval base in the world is located in Norfolk and a joint U.S. Air Force-U.S. Army installation is in Newport News. Virginia’s major crop is tobacco, and its long stretch of beaches is a major source of tourism dollars. Chesapeake has a large swath of protected farmland, forest and wetlands.The State of Virginia Definition of Medical Waste:
In Virginia, a solid waste is considered a RMW if it is capable of producing an infectious disease in humans or if it is not excluded under the regulations. RMW includes:
- Cultures and stock of microorganisms and biologicals;
- Human blood and human body fluids;
- Tissues and other anatomical wastes;
- Sharps. (needles, syringes, etc.);
- Animal carcasses, body parts, bedding and related wastes that are known to be infected with human pathogens;
- Any residue or contaminated soil, water, or other debris resulting from the cleanup of a spill of any RMW; and
- Any solid waste contaminated by or mixed with RMW.