The requirements for waste management are specified in Matrix 4.8 of the Canadian Biosafety Standard (CBS), 2 nd Edition. Depending on the type of waste material, additional waste management considerations or requirements specified by the provincial, territorial, or local (i.e., municipal) authorities may also apply and should be consulted and complied with when establishing and implementing a waste management program. Even if the waste has been thoroughly and effectively decontaminated prior to removal from the containment zone, it may not be acceptable to simply direct it to the normal waste disposal stream for eventual transfer to a local landfill. Waste leaving the containment zone may be destined for disposal, movement or transportation to a designated decontamination area outside of the containment zone, or transported off-site for decontamination via a third-party biohazardous waste disposal facility (e.g., incineration, steam sterilization). Waste management is an integral component of a biosafety program, and comprises policies, plans, and procedures to address all aspects of waste management, including decontamination and disposal.
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