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Assembly Requirements For Biowaste Boxes

All waste containers must be:

·          Rigid

·          Leak-resistant

·          Impervious to moisture

·          Sufficiently strong to prevent tearing or bursting under normal conditions of use and handling

·          Sealed to prevent leakage during transport

 

PROCEDURES FOR PACKAGING A BIOWASTE BOX



1.      Place a red plastic bag in a biowaste box.  Double bag wet waste using absorbent material in the inner bag.

 

2.      Twist plastic bag(s) at the top; Seal bag by using filament tape.  Seal bags  individually when double bagging.



3. Secure box with filament tape.

4.      Add pre-generated label to designated area on box.

 

5.      Date the Label.