IS MEDICAL WASTE GENERATED IN THE HOME REGULATED AS RMW?
No. The State of New York does not consider medical waste (e.g., sharps, IV bags, etc.) generated in the home to be included in the definition of RMW. However, if a home healthcare provider or hospice organization generates medical waste in the home, they are encouraged to transport it (or use an authorized courier service that complies with the Part 364 regulations) to their office or an Article 28 facility for proper packaging for disposal. Note: Upon consolidation, such home generated medical waste is no longer exempt and must be packaged, labeled and transported in accordance with Part 364. Also, if the medical waste generated in the home is separated and collected from multiple residences and then consolidated, such as in an apartment building or dormitory, it is suggested that such consolidated RMW be packaged, labeled and transported as RMW. These suggestions are made to prevent public exposure from RMW generated in the home (e.g., needle-stick incidents, spilled fluid container
