Basics of Biosafety in Biotech Labs

Disposal of PotentiallyHazardous WasteLandfill - Regular Trash• Disinfected biologicals (deface biohazard symbol)• Packaged broken glass, pipette tipsSanitary Sewer – Disinfected liquids Special• Medical sharps: ground, disinfected(Includes all razor blades no matter what the use).• Animal carcasses: picked up by special worker• Recombinant organisms and infectious agents must berendered nonviable.• No medical sharps in the landfill.