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Your first pickup is scheduled within 7–10 business days after signing. Then you can choose pickup frequencies that match your waste volume and workflow. Request a free quote to get started.
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Mainly sharps such as fistula needles and syringes; blood-contaminated bloodlines, dialyzers, gauze, bandages, and PPE; pharmaceutical waste from medications such as heparin, erythropoietin, and IV iron; and chemical waste from disinfectants and cleaning agents. Paper records with patient information also need secure destruction.
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Generally, yes. Dialyzers and bloodlines that contain blood meet the definition of regulated medical waste and should be contained to prevent leaks and placed in labeled biohazard containers. Uncontaminated items such as clean saline bags and empty concentrate jugs generally aren't. State definitions vary.
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Often more frequently than other outpatient settings, because volume is high and constant. The right frequency depends on your chair count, shift schedule, and your state's on-site storage limits. MedPro matches pickup frequency to your waste volume and workflow so waste doesn't build up between shifts.
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Send expired or unused medications to a pharmaceutical waste program rather than the trash, a sharps container, or a drain. EPA's rule for healthcare facilities (40 CFR 266 Subpart P) bans sewering hazardous waste pharmaceuticals. MedPro's pharmaceutical waste disposal service can handle them.
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Spent dialysate is routinely discharged to a dedicated drain, but local wastewater rules apply, so confirm requirements with your local authority. Medications, disinfectants, and other chemicals shouldn't go down the drain unless your local rules specifically allow it.
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Medicare-certified dialysis facilities must meet CMS Conditions for Coverage, which include infection control requirements and are checked during surveys. Clear segregation, secure containers, timely pickup, trained staff, and organized manifests and pickup records all help show your waste handling supports your infection control program.
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Yes. MedPro serves stand-alone and hospital-affiliated dialysis sites across 48 states, with consistent containers, schedules, and documentation across every location and a client portal for manifests, training certificates, and invoices.
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Cost depends on waste volume, pickup frequency, waste mix, container size, and location. MedPro keeps invoices simple, and customers save an average of 30% versus their previous provider — request a free quote for pricing specific to your center.
