Bio-Waste Program

Biological Waste Disposal Program

Facilities Operations – Waste Management

 Washington State University utilizes four separate management options in the management of Biological Waste. Each research project or medical procedure must be evaluated to determine safe disposal methods. Research investigators must consult the WSU Lab Safe Policies and Procedures Manual and the WSU Bio Safety Officer found here.

1. Use of on site Autoclaves on certain contaminated materials; after being autoclaved the materials may then be disposed of as normal waste.
2. Shipment of Bio-Waste through Licensed shipper of Medical and Pathological Waste. The current provider of this service is Stericycle. Materials are collected in boxes provided by Stericycle depending on the type of material.
3. Shipment of Waste through WSU’s contract Hazardous Waste Shipper. This only applies to a few university departments and is coordinated on a case by case basis.
4. Incineration at the WSU Incinerator. Because of the cost of operating the facility this is used for a few small waste streams that are difficult to ship through outside providers.

• Program information can be found in Bio-Waste FAQ
• Click Here to view the Medical, Infectious and Low-level Radioactive Waste Management Plan for Incinerator

Call 335-9075 or 335-4530 for more information