Sharps Disposal: Biohazardous Medical Waste FAQs
Sharps disposal can be a tricky business. One needle stick can take a life, or deliver thousands in fines from the EPA or other government bodies. To make things worse, …
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Mailing Back Medical Waste
If your practice generates even a small amount of medical waste, you’re most likely aware of the myriad local and federal regulations that go along with said waste. The number …
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5 Things to Consider Before Purchasing Sharps Containers
You wouldn’t use a pitching wedge to put a golf ball or a spatula to whisk eggs, so why would you use an old plastic jug to store your used …
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Where Do I Get Sharps Containers?
Where Can You Obtain a Sharp Container? To obtain a sharps container, there are a couple of options you should consider. The first option is to buy a container through …
When Should I Dispose of my Sharps Container?
To ensure safe disposal of any sharps your facility has, disposal of the sharps container must be done when necessary. Not following proper procedure when disposing sharps containers can result …
What is Not Considered Medical Waste?
Medical waste is broad term that can be fitted to towards a wide range of waste. There are set rules and regulations what can and not go into a medical …
What Should I Do with Used Needles?
Used Needles Regulations Concern for the potential health issues regarding medical waste promoted during the 1980’s after medical waste were washing up along east coast beaches. Because of this, the …
What Do Diabetics Do with Their Needles at Home?
Nearly 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. This is not only bad because of the obvious reason that they have diabetes, but for every diabetic in America …
How Do You Dispose of Sharps Containers from Home?
To ensure that your harmful needles don’t make their way into the streets and water systems of your community, disposal of sharps containers must be compliant and thorough. Sharps are …
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