Dental Medical Waste
Wisconsin Medical Waste Requirements
A look at Wisconsin medical waste requirements. In the state of Wisconsin, medical waste has a few different names. Biohazardous, red bag, and regulated medical waste all refer to waste that is infectious in nature, and it must be segregated from all other waste types. Of course, not all medical waste is produced in a…
Read MoreAdministering the Annual Flu Shot? Here is What You Need to Know about HIPAA’s Privacy Rule
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…
Read MoreWest Virginia Medical Waste Requirements
A look at West Virginia medical waste requirements. West Virginia’s medical waste disposal is managed by the Office of Environmental Health Services Public Health Sanitation Division and outlines the specifics of how generators must treat and dispose of infectious waste. In the state of West Virginia, medical waste is referred to as infectious medical waste…
Read MoreBiomedical Waste, Infectious Waste, Pathological Waste (Oh My!)
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…
Read MoreWashington Medical Waste Requirements
A look at Washington medical waste requirements. Each of our 50 states have developed rules and implemented regulations for medical waste. The state rules vary to some extent, including terminology, but all are bound to the same federal laws, many of which the states have adopted as their own. Washington’s medical waste disposal regulations are…
Read More5 Reasons We’re Thankful for Modern Medical Waste Practices
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…
Read MoreVirginia Medical Waste Requirements
A look at Virginia medical waste requirements. Medical waste in the state of Virginia is managed by its Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), which sets the standards for the storage and treatment of regulated medical waste.
Read MoreVermont Medical Waste Requirements
A look at Vermont medical waste requirements. The state of Vermont governs its medical waste through its Agency of Natural Resources under the Department of Environmental Conservation. Like other states, Vermont considers the following as regulated medical waste: pathological waste, human blood and blood products, cultures and stocks, sharps waste, animal waste, and chemotherapy waste.…
Read MoreUtah Medical Waste Requirements
A look at Utah medical waste requirements. Utah medical waste is governed by the state’s Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste under the Solid Waste Management program. Utah is very specific in how it defines and explains what medical waste is; instead of just referring to it simply as medical waste, the state identifies medical…
Read MoreTexas Medical Waste Requirements
A look at Texas medical waste requirements. Texas medical waste is managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and it oversees the storage, collection, handling, transportation, and processing of medical waste. The stringent set of rules applies to all persons, whether it’s a generator, manager, or third-party waste hauler that processes, stores, and disposes…
Read MoreTennessee Medical Waste Requirements
A look at Tennessee medical waste requirements. Tennessee medical waste disposal regulations are managed by the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste Management. Medical waste is categorized as “Special Waste,” meaning that it is considered a solid waste, but one that is difficult or dangerous to manage and requires…
Read MoreIndustries We Serve: Funeral Homes
Funeral home staff members work with deceased human beings who can harbor a myriad of diseases, which is why this industry is serviced by medical waste haulers. Healthcare facilities like hospitals, dental clinics, nursing homes, and physicians’ offices generate a large amount of daily medical waste. Less talked about producers of medical waste include tattoo…
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