Biological Waste

To request a pick-up:
email: hamilton@sc.edu or call 777-2848

Biological Waste is pick up at the Columbia campus on Tuesdays.

All cultures must be autoclaved before disposal. All sharps (needle, syringes or razor blade must be placed rigid sharps containers.

Collection Sites:

• CLS -Autoclave rooms on the 5th, 6th and 7th floors
• Thompson Student Health - Basement Closet
• Public Health - Autoclave room - 4th floor
• GRSC - Autoclave Room - 3rd floor
  

Resources:

Biological Waste Guide

Biowaste Flow chart

USC's Infectious Waste Management Manual

SC DHEC Infectious Waste