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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…

A look at Pennsylvania medical waste requirements. In the state of Pennsylvania medical waste disposal is managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. All of Pennsylvania’s requirements are outlined in an official document titled “The Pennsylvania Code” and covers permit requirements, processing facilities, segregation and storage of medical waste, and collection and transport.

A look at Nevada medical waste requirements. In the state of Nevada, medical waste is regulated by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP).  The focus of the NDEP is to protect the land, water, and air from contamination, whether it’s from medical waste or other waste products.