MedPro Disposal's typical price range for most small medical, dental and veterinary practices is about $30 to $135 a month for medical waste disposal. Typical monthly prices: dental offices about $45, general and family practices about $59, and urgent care clinics about $100.
In This Article
- 01Quick answers
- 02Typical monthly price ranges by practice type
- 03What goes into the price
- 04Cost per box and per pound
- 05Medical waste disposal cost by state
- 06How much does sharps container disposal cost?
- 07Is mail-back cheaper than scheduled pickup?
- 08How much does biohazard waste disposal cost for a clinic?
- 09Why medical waste bills get high, and how to lower yours
- 10Budgeting for medical waste disposal in 2027
- 11Contract terms and fees to review before you sign
- 12All MedPro medical waste cost guides
- 13Frequently asked questions
- 14How we got these numbers
MedPro Disposal's typical price range for most small medical, dental and veterinary practices is about $30 to $135 a month for medical waste disposal. Typical monthly prices are about $45 for a dental office, $59 for a general or family practice and $100 for an urgent care clinic. These figures come from MedPro's pricing data, as of November 2026, for 2027 budgeting (how we got these numbers).
This page breaks the price down by practice type, explains what moves it up or down, shows the cost per box and by state, helps you budget for 2027, lists the contract terms to review, and links to every MedPro cost guide.
Prefer to watch? This 3-minute video walks through what drives the price and how to budget for 2027.
Quick answers
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| What does a small practice pay? | MedPro Disposal's typical range is about $30–$135 a month; about $59 for a general practice |
| What does a dental office pay? | MedPro's typical range for a dental office is $31–$67 a month; median $45 |
| What does one box cost per pickup? | At MedPro, a median $108 for the first container; each extra container on the same pickup costs about $60–$105 |
| How much does sharps container disposal cost? | Disposal is included for MedPro medical waste customers: sealed sharps containers go in the medical waste box (the containers themselves aren’t included). If you only have sharps, MedPro mail-back kits cost $45 (1 quart) to $499 (28 gallon) |
| Is mail-back cheaper than pickup? | With MedPro, only at very low volume: roughly three or fewer 2-gallon containers a year |
| What does biohazard waste disposal cost a clinic? | MedPro's typical range for a clinic is $35–$136 a month; median $55 |
| Why are bills high? | Pickups more often than needed, trash in red bags, extra fees and yearly increases. MedPro prices by container and schedule, so fewer pickups cost less |
| What contract fees should I look for? | Auto-renewal terms, price-change clauses, early termination fees, minimums, unscheduled pickup fees, surcharges and payment fees. Ask how each is calculated before you sign |
Typical monthly price ranges by practice type
| Practice type | Monthly cost | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medical spa | $26–$66 | $40 |
| Dental office | $31–$67 | $45 |
| Veterinary clinic | $37–$93 | $59 |
| General or family practice | $35–$136 | $59 |
| Health care clinic | $35–$136 | $55 |
| Pediatrics | $41–$154 | $85 |
| Dermatology | $52–$154 | $90 |
| Urgent care | $59–$220 | $100 |
| Surgery center | $97–$440 | $193 |
These are ranges, not quotes. Each range shows where most practices of that type fall, not what any one practice pays. Some practices pay less and some pay more. Your price depends on your ZIP code, how many containers you fill and how often they're picked up. Prices are monthly, before tax, for medical waste and sharps service at one location.
Where your practice falls in its range depends on the factors below: mainly how often you need a pickup, how many containers you fill and what kind of waste you generate. Some waste costs more to dispose of: chemotherapy, pathological and pharmaceutical waste need special handling and treatment, so practices that generate them pay more. Hospitals and multi-site systems are quoted individually. For more detail by facility, see Medical Waste Disposal Cost in 2026: A Facility-by-Facility Breakdown and Cost Per Month for Small Clinics.
What goes into the price
MedPro Disposal prices medical waste by how many containers you fill and how often they're picked up, then adjusts for location and waste type. Here's how much each factor moves a MedPro price:
| Factor | How it changes the price |
|---|---|
| Pickup frequency | The biggest factor. One container picked up monthly costs a median of $125 a month; every other month, $58 |
| Number of containers | Each extra container on a pickup adds about $60–$105, depending on the state |
| Location | Hauler and treatment costs differ by region. One container monthly: $159 in California, $133 in Illinois, $86 in Florida |
| Waste type | Sharps and red-bag (biohazard) waste are priced the same way. Chemotherapy, pathological and pharmaceutical waste cost more to dispose of because they need special handling and treatment, and they are priced separately |
| Number of locations | A $7.50 scheduled stop fee applies only to a single location with a single container |
| Agreement length | Longer agreements often include a rate lock. Ask exactly what it covers and what can still change during it, such as fuel and regulatory costs |
More on each factor: Medical Waste Disposal Cost: 10 Factors That Affect Pricing.
Cost per box and per pound
- Per box: at MedPro Disposal, the first container on a pickup costs a median of $108. Each additional container on the same pickup costs about $60–$105, depending on the state.
- Stop fee: MedPro adds a $7.50 stop fee per scheduled pickup only for one location with one container. Two or more containers, no stop fee.
- Per pound: MedPro prices by the container, not by weight. Per-pound pricing is mostly used for high-volume generators like hospitals, where it's commonly quoted at $0.30–$0.80 a pound. What you pay per pound depends on your waste type and how full your containers are, so it varies even between similar practices. Per-container pricing usually costs small generators less because there's no weight minimum, and the bill is the same every month.
See the 2026 Pricing Guide for how per-pound, per-container and flat-rate pricing compare.
Medical waste disposal cost by state
Median MedPro price for one container:
| State | Picked up every 3 months | Picked up monthly |
|---|---|---|
| California | $49 | $159 |
| Illinois | $41 | $133 |
| Virginia | $40 | $129 |
| Pennsylvania | $39 | $127 |
| North Carolina | $37 | $120 |
| Georgia | $37 | $119 |
| Michigan | $36 | $116 |
| Texas | $33 | $106 |
| Ohio | $33 | $105 |
| Florida | $27 | $86 |
Prices within a state still vary by ZIP code. Each state also has its own rules for what counts as regulated waste, how long you can store it and whether you need to register as a generator. See the 2026 Medical Waste Regulation Changes Guide and our locations for your state.
How much does sharps container disposal cost?
Sharps disposal is included for MedPro medical waste customers. Seal your full sharps containers and put them in your medical waste box. They go out with your regular pickup at no extra disposal charge. The sharps containers themselves aren’t included. More detail in sharps container disposal.
If you only have sharps, use MedPro mail-back. Mail-back is its own service for businesses that generate a small amount of sharps and no other medical waste. You fill the container and ship it back. The price includes the container, return shipping and destruction.
| Mail-back container | MedPro price |
|---|---|
| 1 quart | $45 |
| 2 gallon | $75 |
| 5 gallon | $259 |
| 18 gallon | $399 |
| 28 gallon | $499 |
Is mail-back cheaper than scheduled pickup?
With MedPro, mail-back is cheaper only for very small volumes. A MedPro twice-a-year pickup of one container costs a median of about $228 a year.
- Mail-back costs about the same or less if you fill three or fewer 2-gallon sharps containers a year ($225 in kits).
- Pickup is usually cheaper if you fill more than that, or if you have red-bag waste too.
- Check your state's storage time limits before choosing a twice-a-year pickup. Some states limit how long you can hold medical waste on site.
Full comparison: Mail-Back Sharps Disposal: Complete Guide and Cost Comparison and Mail-Back Sharps Kits vs. Scheduled Pickups.
How much does biohazard waste disposal cost for a clinic?
At MedPro Disposal, biohazard (red bag) waste, sharps and other regulated medical waste are priced the same way: by container and pickup frequency. MedPro's typical range for a health care clinic is $35–$136 a month, with a median of $55. Busier clinics such as urgent care typically run $59–$220. Pathological, chemotherapy and pharmaceutical waste are priced separately. See biohazard waste disposal and Budget Planning for Your Biohazard Waste Disposal.
Why medical waste bills get high, and how to lower yours
Because MedPro Disposal prices by container and pickup, these changes lower your bill the most:
- Match pickups to what you actually fill. Moving one container from monthly to every other month cuts the median price from $125 to $58 a month. Half-empty containers on a monthly schedule are the most common overspend.
- Keep trash out of red bags. Regular trash, paper and packaging don't belong in regulated medical waste, and every extra container costs about $60–$105 a pickup.
- Use the right container size so you aren't paying to pick up two half-full boxes.
- Combine locations and services on one agreement where you can.
- Ask about a rate lock on a longer agreement, and what it covers.
- Read every invoice line. Question any fee that appeared after you signed.
More ways to save: How to Save on Medical Waste Disposal and 5 Proven Strategies to Economize on Medical Waste Disposal.
Budgeting for medical waste disposal in 2027
Here's what the typical ranges above come to over a full year:
| Practice type | Yearly cost | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medical spa | $312–$792 | $480 |
| Dental office | $372–$804 | $540 |
| Veterinary clinic | $444–$1,116 | $708 |
| General or family practice | $420–$1,632 | $708 |
| Health care clinic | $420–$1,632 | $660 |
| Pediatrics | $492–$1,848 | $1,020 |
| Dermatology | $624–$1,848 | $1,080 |
| Urgent care | $708–$2,640 | $1,200 |
| Surgery center | $1,164–$5,280 | $2,316 |
Before your 2027 budget is final:
- Check your renewal date and increase clause. Many agreements renew automatically with a yearly increase. At 8% a year, a $100 monthly bill becomes about $147 after five years.
- Ask about a rate lock if you plan to stay. Longer agreements often include a rate lock. Ask exactly what it covers and what can still change during it, such as fuel and regulatory costs.
- Right-size your pickups before you renew. If your containers go out half full, a less frequent schedule can cut your bill by more than half.
- Add new locations to one agreement. Opening a second office in 2027? Put it on the same agreement instead of starting a new one.
- Budget separately for special waste. Chemotherapy, pathological and pharmaceutical waste aren't included in the ranges above.
Contract terms and fees to review before you sign
Any medical waste agreement can include terms that affect your total cost. Look for these in every proposal, and ask how each one is calculated:
- Automatic renewal, and the notice window you have to cancel
- Price-change clauses: when prices can rise, any yearly cap, and what the cap excludes (often fuel and regulatory changes)
- Early termination fees, and how they're calculated
- Minimum volume commitments, and what happens if you use less
- Fees for unscheduled or emergency pickups, on top of your regular schedule
- Fuel, environmental or government surcharges passed through to your invoice
- Payment fees, such as late fees, card surcharges and paper-check fees
How MedPro Disposal approaches pricing: we publish our typical price ranges and how we got the numbers, a single-location practice can see its exact price online, and sharps disposal is included with medical waste pickup.
Common invoice charges are explained on Medical Waste Pricing and Service Agreements and Pricing. To check a contract you already have, see How Much Does Medical Waste Disposal Cost in 2026? A Pricing Guide, which shows how to compare escalation clauses over the full term.
All MedPro medical waste cost guides
- 2026 Pricing Guide for Healthcare Facilities
- Cost by Facility (2026)
- 10 Factors That Affect Pricing
- 2026 Pricing Guide: Contracts and Fees
- Cost Per Month for Small Clinics
- Mail-Back Sharps: Cost Comparison
- Budget Planning for Biohazard Waste Disposal
- Medical Waste Pricing and how we calculate it
Frequently asked questions
How much does medical waste disposal cost per month?
MedPro's typical range for most small medical, dental and veterinary practices is about $30–$135 a month. Urgent care typically runs $59–$220, and surgery centers $97–$440.
How much does it cost to dispose of one box of medical waste?
At MedPro Disposal, the first container on a pickup costs a median of $108, and each additional container costs about $60–$105.
How much does medical waste disposal cost per pound?
MedPro Disposal doesn't charge by the pound. Per-pound pricing is commonly quoted at $0.30–$0.80 a pound for high-volume generators; MedPro prices small and mid-size practices by the container instead, so there's no weight minimum.
What is the cheapest way to dispose of medical waste?
For a few sharps containers a year, a MedPro mail-back kit ($45–$75 for small sizes). For anything more, a MedPro scheduled pickup at the lowest frequency your state's storage rules allow.
Can I get my exact price online?
Yes, for a single location. MedPro's online quote shows your exact price from your ZIP code, containers and pickup frequency. If you have more than one location, our team prices each site on its own schedule.
How we got these numbers
- Practice-type ranges: each range runs from the lower to the higher of two figures: what MedPro's current customers of that type pay (25th and 75th percentile, single-location medical waste customers, November 2026), and MedPro's current price for that practice type's usual pickup schedule.
- Medians: the median is what current customers of that type pay.
- Per-box, state and frequency figures: MedPro's current prices, the same prices our sales team and online quote use, calculated for the 24,136 U.S. ZIP codes where MedPro has a medical waste hauler. Medians are the middle ZIP code.
- Included: the $7.50 scheduled stop fee where it applies.
- Not included: sales tax, document shredding, compliance training, and pathological, chemotherapy or pharmaceutical waste.
- Date: prices and customer figures as of November 2026, published for 2027 budgeting. We update this page each year.
- Ranges, not quotes: no figure on this page is any one customer's price. Prices change over time; we'll update this page when we re-run the numbers.
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