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Electronic Manifests for Hazardous Waste Tracking
To help modernize the archaic paper method for hazardous waste tracking in the U.S., the agency developed a new electronic manifest form.
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Handling Mercury at Your Facility
Handling mercury at your facility? Here’s everything you need to know about its disposal process.
Read MoreMedical Waste Segregation Series: Red Sharps Containers vs. Red Bags
Learn the difference between red bags and red sharps containers as part of our medical waste segregation series.
Read MoreRed Bags Blog Round Up – November 2018
Here’s what you missed on the Red Bags blog this month. November was a busy month for Red Bags on the news and best practices front. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics we’ve been discussing.
Read MoreHow to Properly Dispose of Narcan/Naxolone Sharps
In 2016, drug overdoses killed 63,632 Americans according to the CDC and that number is steadily climbing. While the epidemic is being fought across the nation to stop drug use and overdoses, there is some hope thanks to Naxolone (Narcan) which can stop an overdose caused by an opioid drug as it is happening. This…
Read MoreTips for At-Home Sharps Disposal on World Diabetes Day
Here are tips for at-home sharps disposal in light of World Diabetes Day. Diabetes is a disease that affects individuals and families across the world. The condition, which includes poor response to food and glucose use for energy, is becoming more prevalent today and advocacy to bring awareness and education on the issue is increasing.…
Read MoreNovember 1st Marks the 30th Anniversary of the Medical Waste Tracking Act. Here’s Why It’s Important
The medical waste community is recognizing a very significant anniversary in the history of waste disposal: the 30th anniversary of the Medical Waste Tracking Act.
Read MoreAt-Home Birth and Medical Waste
A home birth begets a crash course in DIY medical waste disposal. Here’s what you need to know. At-home births are becoming more popular amongst families for ease, comfort, and a familiar surrounding. Of course, with home births comes waste that is not exactly safe for regular household trash. Home birth professionals can help the…
Read MoreAugust 15 Is National Relaxation Day. Here’s Spa Medical Waste 101
Medical spa waste is generated from medical spas that help patients with cosmetic enhancements, including Botox injections, skin rejuvenation and more. National Relaxation Day is here, and what better excuse than to visit the spa to celebrate? While many flock to spas for massages and facials, there is a growing demand in the spa industry…
Read MoreDental Carpule Disposal: Best Practices
Dental carpule disposal involves understanding local, state, and federal regulations and agencies. These agencies and regulations are designed to keep you and your patients safe. What exactly happens to dental carpules once they are used?
Read MoreNon-hazardous, Non-DEA Pharmaceutical Waste: What DOESN’T Belong In That Box?
Some (but not all) pharmaceutical waste must be treated as hazardous waste. Here is one difference and how to dispose of non-hazardous, non-DEA pharmaceutical waste. All businesses and institutions that generate pharmaceutical waste are responsible for disposing of that waste according to state and federal law. Given the wide variety of pharmaceutical wastes, complying with…
Read MoreMedical Waste Manifests and Tracking Forms: How Long Do I Need to Retain These?
Packaging and transportation are part of medical waste regulation. Proper documentation is required for both. How long do you need to retain medical waste manifests? Medical waste cannot be tossed in the regular trash, nor can it be transported by your municipal waste management company. Infectious waste must be transported in rigid containers that have…
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