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Can I put soiled bandages, medical gloves and disposable bed linens in the trash?

April 26, 2017bandages bed disposable gloves linens medical soiled Trash

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Can I put soiled bandages, medical gloves and disposable bed linens in the trash?

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Contaminated wound dressings, disposable sheets and pads, gloves, and dialysis machine filters may be double- bagged in a standard plastic garbage bag and securely fastened. This material may then be combined with other household garbage for disposal.

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Contaminated wound dressings, disposable sheets and pads, gloves, and dialysis machine filters may be double-bagged in a standard plastic garbage bag and securely fastened. This material may then be combined with other household garbage for disposal. Healthcare providers and facilities are required to adhere to federal and state regulations, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. Please consult your state for additional handling requirements for bloodborne pathogens.