How must bio-hazardous medical waste be disposed?
Bio-hazardous medical waste must be disposed by an approved method at an approved site. Approval must be obtained from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) in advance of the commencement of operations and prior to any change of method or site.

For the rules and regulations related to approved methods and sites for the disposal of bio-hazardous medical waste, see the Arizona Administrative Code (AAC) Title 18, Chapter 13, Article 14 "Bio-hazardous Medical Waste and Discarded Drugs.""Bio-hazardous Waste - Discarded Drugs" (PDF).

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1. What is bio-hazardous medical waste?
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3. Who has to have a biohazardous medical waste transportation permit?
4. What are the bio-hazardous medical waste transportation vehicle regulations?
5. How much does a bio-hazardous medical waste transportation vehicle permit cost?
6. When does a bio-hazardous medical waste transportation vehicle permit expire?
7. What is required to obtain a bio-hazardous medical waste transportation vehicle permit?
8. When can I use my vehicle to transport bio-hazardous medical waste?
9. How do I apply for a bio-hazardous medical waste transportation vehicle permit?