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Nevada Medical Waste Requirements
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.
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A look at Nebraska medical waste requirements. Solid waste in the state of Nebraska is covered by the state’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), however, in its solid waste management regulations, medical waste is not specifically addressed, only defined. That’s not to say the state doesn’t regulate hazardous waste. The only mention of this type…
Read MoreMontana Medical Waste Requirements
A look at Montana medical waste requirements. Montana medical waste disposal regulations are managed by the state’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and outlines definitions, storage methods, and approved treatment options for medical waste.
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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 Mississippi medical waste requirements. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) regulates the management of medical waste, which includes on-site storage and disposal. Many states have very detailed protocols for the disposal and storage of medical waste, however Mississippi has issued a medical waste fact sheet, which only covers the bare basics.…
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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…
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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 MoreMaryland Medical Waste Requirements
A look at Maryland medical waste requirements. Medical waste handling and disposal in the state of Maryland is handled by the Department of the Environment. Much like other states in the U.S., Maryland defines medical waste as anatomical material, which is human or animal body parts, including tissues and organs, blood and blood-soiled articles, as…
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A look at Maine medical waste requirements. Maine’s medical waste disposal regulations are managed by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection under the Waste Management Division. The EPA adopted the Biomedical Waste Management Rules in 1989 with an effective date of 1991 and it covers packaging, labeling, handling, storage, transportation, and treatment requirements. The generator…
Read MoreLouisiana Medical Waste Requirements
A look at Louisiana medical waste requirements. While some states have one governing body regulating medical waste, Louisiana offers three sources for generators of medical waste to refer to for rules, regulations, and protocols. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH), and Occupation Safety and Health Agency (OSHA)…
Read MoreKentucky Medical Waste Requirements
A look at medical waste requirements in the state of Kentucky. Over the last several weeks, we’ve taken a close look at medical waste regulations in different states across America, and while all have had similar requirements for disposal and storage, many have had different provisions in their waste management records. Kentucky doesn’t actually have…
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