Indiana Medical Waste Compliance Guide
In Indiana, medical waste is regulated as Infectious Waste. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) jointly govern the containment, treatment, transport, and disposal of infectious waste.
Regulatory Agencies in Indiana
Indiana Dept. of Environmental Management (IDEM)
Indiana Dept. of Health (IDOH)
Compliance Requirements
| Requirement | Rule |
|---|---|
| Max Storage Time | Infectious waste must be treated or incinerated before disposal in a Municipal Solid Waste Landfill. |
| Producer Registration | Generators and service providers are responsible for proper containment, labeling, treatment, transport, and disposal under IDEM oversight. |
| Management Plan | Facilities must maintain an operations plan covering tracking, labeling, manifests, and secure storage per 329 IAC 11-13.5-15. |
| Labeling | All containers must display a biohazard symbol on outer packaging. Labels must include the name, address, and phone number of the generating and treatment facility. |
| Container Standards | Containers must use appropriate bags, secondary packaging, and outer packaging with biohazard labeling. Treated waste stored separately from general waste stream in a secure location. |
| Authorized Haulers | All transporters of infectious waste — treated or untreated — must comply with labeling and shipping requirements under 410 IAC 1-3. |
| Employee Training | A responsible person must sign shipping documentation. Training records should be maintained in accordance with the facility operations plan. |
| Shipment Records | Shipment forms must include facility name, address, phone, waste description, treatment method, and signature of a responsible person per 410 IAC 1-3-28. |
Regulated Waste Types in Indiana
Quick Compliance Checklist
Ensure Proper Containment
Use appropriate bags, containers, and packaging for infectious waste segregation at all times.
Label All Containers
Include facility name, address, phone, and biohazard symbol on all outer packaging per 410 IAC 1-3.
Complete Shipping Documentation
Provide waste description, treatment method, and responsible person signature with every shipment.
Treat Before Landfill Disposal
Infectious waste must be autoclaved, microwaved, ozonated, or incinerated before MSWLF disposal.
Verify Transporter Compliance
All off-site transporters must comply with 410 IAC 1-3 labeling and shipping requirements.
Maintain a Facility Operations Plan
Document tracking, labeling, manifests, and secure storage procedures per 329 IAC 11-13.5-15.
Obtain Treatment Facility Permit
Any facility treating infectious waste must hold a processing facility permit under 329 IAC 11.
Official Resources & Forms
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Cities We Service in Indiana
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