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Missouri Medical Waste Requirements
A look at Missouri medical waste requirements. Missouri medical waste is managed by the Missouri Department of Health and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Infectious waste is regulated as a non-hazardous solid waste under the Missouri Solid Waste Management Law, whereas the Department of Natural Resources is responsible for regulating all other aspects of…
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A look at Minnesota medical waste requirements. In the state of Minnesota medical waste is regulated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and many of the rules and regulations are similar, if not the same as many other states we’ve discussed. The reason for this is many states adopt regulations based on federal laws so…
Read MoreMichigan Medical Waste Requirements
A look at Michigan medical waste requirements. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Waste and Hazardous Materials Division oversees medical waste treatment and disposal in the mid-western state. Most state medical waste requirements usually detail and outline definitions of what constitutes infectious waste, pathological waste, and so on. According to Michigan’s Public Act and Rules…
Read MoreMassachusetts Medical Waste Requirements
A look at Massachusetts medical waste requirements. In the state of Massachusetts medical waste disposal is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. Massachusetts’ medical waste list includes, but is not limited to human parts, organs, tissues and body fluids, specimens, and discarded material saturated with body…
Read MoreIndiana Medical Waste Requirements
A look at medical waste regulations in the state of Indiana. Indiana’s medical waste disposal regulations are managed by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and regulated under both the Department of Health’s (DOH) infectious waste regulations and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s (IDEM) solid waste regulations. Like all states, Indiana has stringent requirements…
Read MoreIdaho Medical Waste Requirements
A look at medical waste regulations in the state of Idaho. Idaho medical waste management is governed by the state’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Like many of the other states we have already covered, Idaho defines medical waste as “…a waste that is known or reasonably expected to contain pathogens. Pathogens are microorganisms (including…
Read MoreHawaii Medical Waste Requirements
A look at Hawaii medical waste regulations. The Department of Health manages and governs Hawaii medical waste disposal under the Division of Environmental Health. Like many of the states we’ve covered, Hawaii has an extensive list of rules and regulations, definitions, and storage processes for those who generate medical waste. In “The Hawaii Rules for…
Read MoreImproper Medical Waste Packaging: What You Need To Know
What are some of the improper ways that facilities can be caught red-handed when it comes to medical waste packaging? Medical waste packaging and labeling is the responsibility of the waste-generating facility itself. Packaging includes sharps containers, biohazard containers, red bags, and reusable containers. Failure to comply with safe containment is not only an environmental…
Read MoreStandards for Mailing Sharps Waste
The United States Postal Service requires anyone mailing sharps waste to use USPS-approved packaging. Here’s what that means. Packaging and transporting medical waste is under strict regulation and enforcement. Any facility that produces medical waste, whether it’s health care facilities, waste haulers, treatment and disposal companies, medical spas, and/or laboratories, must have a system in…
Read MoreWhy We Use Red Bags: Part I
Why We Use Red Bags: Part I Many institutions impose guidelines in using red bags for the handling and disposal of medical waste. Here’s why. Health care facilities use various receptacles and collection methods for medical waste and disposal, but each have their own purpose and are all exclusive of one another. The reason for…
Read MoreMedical Waste Segregation Series: The Importance of Color Coding
Working together with medical waste generators, waste disposal companies (like Red Bags) can ensure public and environmental threats are eliminated and that compliance requirements are met. Proper medical waste disposal is a very serious topic that affects hospitals, medical facilities, and various other industries. To protect the spread of disease, remain compliant with government standards and…
Read MorePharmaceutical Waste Management & Disposal: Tips & Best Practices
Pharmaceutical waste management is complex. Here’s what you need to know. Managing pharmaceutical waste is both an environmental and compliance issue. Pharmaceutical manufacturers and retailers, as well as healthcare facilities, must adhere to laws and regulations to ensure safety and liability. Proper waste management is key to minimizing environmental impact and reducing risk associated with…
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