Small Quantity Medical Waste Generator Registration Program

Effective September 4, 2020 a small quantity generator of medical waste, who meets the qualifications, are required by County Ordinance to register with the County of San Diego Hazardous Materials Division.

 

FACILITIES THAT QUALIFY FOR REGISTRATION FACILITIES THAT DO NOT QUALIFY
 FOR REGISTRATION

 

Facilities that generate less than 200 lbs total of medical waste* per month

·Sharps waste

·Biohazardous waste

·Non-RCRA Pharmaceutical Waste

·Trace Chemotherapy Waste

·Pathology Waste

·Trauma Scene Waste

 

*Pourable/Scrapable chemotherapy waste on this table is considered hazardous waste and requires a UPFP.

·Facilities generating 200 pounds or more of medical waste per month.

·Facilities that treat medical waste in any amount. (autoclaving or other State-approved method)

·Facilities that generate hazardous wastes (bulk chemo, flammable or toxic staining waste, RCRA pharmaceuticals, etc.)

·Facilities that handle hazardous materials in amounts exceeding local, state, or federal reporting thresholds.  (compressed medical gasses >1,000 cu ft.)

·Common medical waste storage facilities that provide a central collection point for 2 or more small quantity medical waste generators to store waste prior to collection by a waste hauler.

The Small Quantity Medical Waste Registration is valid for 2 years. Registrations ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE. If there has been a change in business location or ownership, please contact medicalwaste@sdcounty.ca.gov or contact the Hazardous Materials Duty Desk at (858) 505-6880 or hmdutyeh@sdcounty.ca.gov

 

Registration Certification Process

1. SUBMIT    Submit Registration application online through Accela Citizen Access (ACA) OR by completing the SQMWR application and emailing the completed form to medicalwaste@sdcounty.ca.gov
2. REVIEW The Hazardous Materials Division (HMD) will review the application. You may be contacted for additional information or documents.
3. STATUS CONFIRMATION HMD will contact your facility via email to provide the status of your application*
4. INVOICE If accepted into the Program, an invoice will be mailed to the facility.
5. PAYMENT Pay invoice once received in the mail.
6. REGISTRATION CERTIFICATION Once HMD receives a receipt of payment, a registration certification will be mailed to the facility.
7. RENEWAL Registration is valid for 2 years and must be renewed prior to expiration date.**

 

* Fees cover 2 years

** The Small Quantity Medical Waste Registration is valid for 2 years. Registrations ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE. If there has been a change in business location, ownership, or significant changes to your medical waste management plan contact medicalwaste@sdcounty.ca.gov or contact the Hazardous Materials Duty Desk at (858) 505-6880.

 

Resources

Please feel free to contact the CERS Help Desk at (858) 505-6990 or HMDOPS@sdcounty.ca.gov if you have any general questions regarding medical waste. The Hazardous Materials Duty Specialist is available Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm.