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40: Disposal of Red Bag Waste

All red bag waste must be autoclaved at 250F/121C for a minimum of 60 minutes

  • Use an approved autoclavable bag
  • Pack loosely to avoid air pockets that will prevent steam saturation
  • Don’t overpack or overfill the bag
  • Prepare to autoclave when the bag is 75% full
  • Place the bag in a leak-proof tray (Nalgene or metal)