City Ordinance No. 570 - Bacolod City

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CHy Ordinance No. 570 December 1,2011 Page 6 m. Pressurized Containers - Many types of gas are used in health care and are often stored in pressurized cylinders, cartridges, and aerosol cans. Many of these, once empty or of no further use (although they may stHI contain residues), are reusable, but certain types notably aerosol cans, must be disposed of. Whether inert or potentially harmful; gases in pressurized containers should always be handled with care; containers may explode if incinerated or accidentally punctured. n. Radioactive Waste - are hazardous wastes made by radioactive exposure to the radiation incidental to the production or utilization of nuclear fuels but does not include nuclear fuel, or radioisotopes which have reached the final stage of fabrication so as to be usable for any scientific, medical, agricultural, commercial, or industrial purpose. o. Sterilization - is defined as a 6log10 survival probability of the most resistant microorganism of concern in a given process and disinfection is defined as low, intermediate or high (using the Spauiding system) depending on the survival probability of specific microbial groups. SECTION 5. Disposal of Health Care Waste. The aforenamed establishments shall dispose of its medical and health care wastes only to the treatment facility installed and situated at the city's sanitary landfill area. SECTION 6. Manner of Operation. The treatment facility shall be established and operated by the City of Bacolod however, the City can also invite interested private entities to operate the collection and disposal of the toxic and hazardous wastes. Under the Build - Operate - Transfer scheme (BOT) or in any other manner allowed by law. CHAPTER II Waste Minimization SECTION 7. Waste Minimization. It is the policy of the city that waste minimization shaH be prioritized by all establishments. Health care waste minimization is centered on the elimination or reduction of the health care waste stream. There are several measures that can be instituted to achieve waste minimization including the following; 7. 1. Reduction at Source. Reduction involves measures that either completely eliminate use of a material or generate less waste. Examples are: improving housekeeping practices to eliminate use of chemical air fresheners; replacing mercury thermometers with digital electronic thermometers; working with suppliers to reduce packing of the products; and substituting a non-toxic biodegradable cleaner for a hazardous chemical cleaner.
CHy Ordinance No. 570 December 1, 2011 Page 7 7. 2. Re-use. Reuse is not only finding another use for a product but, more importantly, reusing product over and over again for a given function as intended. 7. 3. Recycling. Recycling is collecting waste and processing it into something new. Many items in the hospital can be recycled, items such as organics, plastic, paper, glass and metal can be recycled easily. 7. 4. Segregation of Waste. Segregation, is an important step to waste management. 7, 5. Composting. Composting is another important strategy to minimize waste such as food discards, kitchen waste, cardboard, and yard waste. CHAPTER II Waste Handling, Collection, Storage, And Transport SECTION 8. Waste Segregation Color Coding Scheme. Hazardous waste should be placed in clearly marked containers that are appropriately labeled for the type and weight of the waste. Except for sharps and fluids, hazardous wastes are generally put in plastic bags, plastic lined cardboard boxes, or leaked proofed containers that meet specific performance standards. The following color scheme shall be strictly observed: Black - For Non-infectious dry waste Green - Non-infectious wet waste (kitchen, dietary etc.) Yellow - Infectious and Pathological Waste Yellow with Black Band - Chemical Waste including those with heavy metals Orange - Radioactive wastes Red - Sharps and pressurized containers SECTION 9. Other Medical and Toxic Waste Segregation Practices. Apart from the color-coding system for medical and toxic wastes, the following practice should: 9.1. Residuals of the general health care waste should join the stream of domestic refuse or municipal solid waste for proper waste management. 9.2. Sharps should all be collected together, regardless of whether or not they are contaminated. Containers should be puncture proof (usually made of metal or high-density plastic) and fitted with covers. It should be rigid and impermeable to contain not only the sharps but also any residual liquids from syringes. To discourage abuse, containers should be tamper proof
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City Ordinance No. 570 - Bacolod City

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