Infectious Waste and Composting Unit

This unit consists of two programs, the infectious waste program and the solid waste composting program.

The infectious waste unit is responsible for:

• Rule promulgation and interpretation and revision of existing rules;
• Providing training and technical assistance to the general public, regulated community and local health departments;
• Issuance of registration certificates for infectious waste generators and transporters;
• Evaluation of alternative infectious waste treatment technologies.

The solid waste composting unit is responsible for:

• Rule promulgation and interpretation and revision of existing rules; providing training and technical assistance to the general public, regulated community and local health departments;
• Registration and classification of composting facilities;
• Evaluation of alternative materials approval requests (feed stocks, bulking agents, and additives).