Posts by Sean

Not all states handle medical waste disposal the same, and understanding your local laws will help you maintain compliance. Medical waste disposal is governed by a stringent set of rules outlined by both state and federal laws, and while state laws will share many similarities, there are also a host of differences across borders.  We…

Soiled linens. Non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste. Are they really considered medical waste? The process of segregating wastes into the right categories can greatly reduce the volume of regulated medical waste. You wouldn’t put paper trash into red bag waste, nor would you put sharps in a trash receptacle.  In these situations, you’re either paying for unnecessary…

Many items used in a healthcare facility are considered medical waste, but what about saline bags? There are plenty of waste items under the medical waste umbrella that are obviously infectious waste, but there are others that fall into a gray area and it can be confusing as to how to dispose of them.  While…

Do you know where and how the personal health information of your patients is being stored? While the seasonal flu can fluctuate year round, the CDC states that flu season can begin as early as October and continue into as late as May.  With flu season underway, many are headed to receive their annual flu…

Medical waste can be identified by a few different categories, but not all are the same. When it comes to medical waste, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution.  There are actually several forms of waste that are considered hazardous, and each come with its own unique set of requirements for proper disposal.  Whether it’s biomedical (or…

If it weren’t for modern medical waste disposal laws, regulations, and technologies, our communities and our environment would be in serious danger. Modern medical waste removal is governed by many laws, so much so that most take for granted just how long it has taken us to arrive at safe and effective medical waste management…