This document provides waste management guidelines for use by Pennsylvania dental offices . Steps were taken to assure that this document was current at the date of publishing . It is meant to be a guide , as many situations are case specific . Regulations governing the identification of an item as hazardous or regulated medical waste , and proper disposal , are subject to change . When in doubt , seek appropriate advice prior to waste disposal .
INDEX
Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 2 Waste Categories & Disposal Methods .......................................................................... 3 Handling Dental Office Waste ......................................................................................... 8 Amalgam Waste & Handling Procedures ..................................................................... 11 Appendix A : Hazardous Chemicals in the Dental Office ............................................ 14 Appendix B : Waste Handler Contact Information ....................................................... 16 Appendix C : Dept . of Environmental Protection ( DEP ) Regional Offices ................. 18
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