Medical Waste Disposal Lexington, KY
MedPro Disposal helps healthcare providers in Lexington, KY save an average of 30% on their medical waste disposal.
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Lexington, Kentucky Medical Waste Disposal Services
MedPro Disposal offers medical waste disposal, infectious sharps waste management, OSHA compliance training including bloodborne pathogens training and certification, and HIPAA-compliance document shredding and data destruction services. MedPro Disposal keeps your practice safe and compliant so you can focus on what matters most, your patients.
Medical Waste Management & Sharps Disposal
Medical Waste & Sharps container disposal can be a tricky business. Call today for a free compliance check.
Pharmaceutical Disposal
MedPro Disposal’s Mail Back Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Service makes it safe and easy to adhere to requirements.
OSHA & HIPAA Compliance Certification
MedPro Disposal is dedicated to helping educate you and your staff on ways to make compliance a simple and hassle-free part of your life.
HIPAA-Compliant Shredding
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Industries We Service
Lexington, KY
Lexington is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 62nd largest in the United States. Known as the “Horse Capital of the World”, it is located in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass region.
Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington is served by MedPro Medical Waste Disposal Lexington, KY.
Lexington, Kentucky is a city of about 300,000 people in the heart of “bluegrass country” and is home to the University of Kentucky College of Medicine as well as Central Baptist Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital.
One common by-product of almost every medical facility is medical waste. Also called biomedical waste and biohazardous waste, the collection, transportation, and disposal of medical waste is a serious element of the healthcare industry. Due to its potential to be dangerous or even deadly, only trained, experienced, licensed, and insured service providers may handle medical waste.
In Kentucky the Division of Waste Management under the Department of Environmental Protection regulates the collection, transportation, and disposal of medical waste, and details can be found at their website.
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Discover Your Savings| Practice Type | Zip Code | Projected Annual Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy | 40504 | $20,184 |
| Allergist | 40513 | $2,160 |
| Research Lab | 40508 | $39,780 |
Medical Waste Disposal Lexington, KY
Medical waste in simple terms is any waste that may be contaminated by blood, bodily fluids, or potentially infectious materials. Although the EPA does provide some oversight of medical waste storage and disposal, the majority of medical waste is regulated on a state or local level. In Kentucky, there are no specific regulations pertaining to medical waste and there is no one agency with jurisdiction over medical waste. There are, however, regulations that reference the characterization, treatment, handling, labeling and storage, transport and disposal of this type of waste. These state regulations overlap between environmental, public health, labor and transportation agencies. They are intended to protect personnel, the public and the environment from exposure, injury or contamination of potentially infectious wastes.
MedPro Medical Waste Disposal Lexington, KY operates in 44 states, including Kentucky, where we are growing rapidly. MedPro made the commitment in our founding year – 2009 – to be a dependable partner by listening to our customers and responding with solution-based practices that will cut costs while maintaining our high level of service and safety record.
MedPro has created a package of services and benefits bundled together in what we call the MedPro Advantage, which includes:
Low Costs – Responsive Customer Service – Training – Reliability – Safety – Low Risk
Low Costs: MedPro Medical Waste Disposal Lexington, KY uses our resources to consolidate some collection and transportation operations in a way that saves time and money while maintaining complete compliance. We pass these savings on to our customers because our goal is to build loyalty and long-term relationships.
MedPro also designs service plans to benefit our customers, and schedules pick-ups when they are needed, not when we are in the area. MedPro customers can also view and pay invoices online.
Customer Service is a so important to us at MedPro we created a new position to help our customers, the Dedicated Customer Advocate. This is a person who is the point-of-contact for any and all issues and who customers ask for by name.
Training is vital to the success of our industry, it is also critical to everyone’s safety, and it is required by law. MedPro has an online safety compliance portal that is built for the healthcare industry, offering training, certifications, safety plans, and regulations. Our customers say it saves them time and money by having everything consolidated in the same place.
Reliability is a quality that mandatory in the medical community because every piece of the healthcare delivery system must work together in order for the primary goal – healing patients – to be reached. MedPro has earned a reputation for superior reliability from coast-to-coast and we maintain that standing with diligent supervision and customer reviews.
Safety – MedPro not only trains and retrains our personnel, we are constantly offering our expertise to customers to keep the goal of zero accidents first and foremost. We offer our customers printed material and safety posters for conspicuous display in hospitals and exam rooms because a reminder in the right place at the right time may prevent an accident.
Low Risk – MedPro maintains a very high level of insurance coverage in every market we service because peace-of-mind for our customers is a benefit they deserve.
Getting to know MedPro in Lexington is a good idea because in most cases we can save healthcare professionals money. A call to our sales team at 888-641-6131 will get you a fast and accurate price quote. Let’s have a conversation!

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Lexington, Kentucky
Medical waste pickup for healthcare facilities in Lexington and the cities around it.
(888) 641-6131Get My Free QuoteLexington, KY Local Resources
- (859) 288-2332
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department
650 Newtown Pike Lexington, KY 40508
- (859) 254-4447
Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce
330 E Main St # 100 Lexington, KY 40507
- (859) 246-2722
Department of Revenue
Suite 600 101 E Vine Street Lexington, KY 40507
Supply and Other Resources for Lexington
- (859) 252-1771
Fayette Sheriff's Office
150 N Limestone St #265 Lexington, KY 40507
- (859) 231-5600
Lexington Fire Department
229 E Third St Lexington, KY 40508
- (859) 231-5500
Lexington Public Library
140 E Main St Lexington, KY 40507
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Contact MedPro Disposal for a fast, free medical waste removal quote. We’ll get to know you, discuss your needs, and settle on a number. You may be surprised at how much you can save on medical waste disposal with MedPro Disposal.
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Waste Pickup Date
Work with MedPro Disposal to determine your first pickup date. We’ll confirm your office hours and provide convenient options for medical waste and sharps pickup.
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Compliance Survey
Complete a compliance survey. After we get to know your requirements, we’ll send you a survey to identify any areas that need to be brought up to OSHA standards.
All three steps occur at no additional cost to your practice. You’re on your way to safe, affordable, compliant medical waste removal!
Why Choose MedPro Disposal for Medical Waste & Sharps Container Disposal?
Methods of Lexington Medical Waste Disposal
On-site Medical Waste Collection
Package medical waste on-site, then leave it for collection by a medical waste disposal company.
Mailback Waste Disposal
Properly package and label the sharps, then send the biohazardous waste safely through the mail for disposal.
Lexington Medical Waste FAQs
Who provides medical waste disposal in Lexington, KY?
More than one company serves Lexington. MedPro Disposal has served healthcare facilities since 2009, is a BBB A+ rated business, and is rated 4.5 out of 5 across 882 Google reviews. We collect medical waste, sharps and pharmaceutical waste across Kentucky. Ask for a quote and we will confirm service at your address.
How do I choose a medical waste company in Lexington, KY?
Put the same questions to every company serving Lexington: what Kentucky requires of them (Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division of Waste Management can confirm), where your waste is treated, whether you get a record of each pickup, how often they collect, and how the contract handles its term and price changes. Two or three quotes on the same terms will show the real differences.
Which Lexington facilities need medical waste disposal?
In Lexington, that means hospitals, nursing homes, dialysis and surgery centers, clinics and private practices alike. Public records show 7 hospitals, 12 nursing homes, 9 dialysis centers, 10 surgery centers and 27 health center sites. The provider registry lists 190 physician offices with a lab certificate, 501 dentists and 118 pharmacies. If your facility handles sharps or blood-soiled materials, it needs a medical waste program.
How much does medical waste disposal cost in Lexington, KY?
A Lexington practice’s cost comes down to its waste, its containers, its pickup schedule and its building access, which is why we quote each one separately. On average, MedPro customers save 30%. MedPro quotes in Lexington ZIP codes have projected annual savings of $20,184 for a physical therapy, $2,160 for an allergist, and $39,780 for a research lab.
Where can I dispose of medical waste in Lexington?
Medical waste from a Lexington practice goes to a company set up to collect and treat it, not into the dumpster or to a drop-off site. Kentucky regulates it as infectious waste. Waste from home use, such as personal sharps, follows separate household rules in Fayette County.
What are the medical waste rules in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, the legal term is infectious waste, and the rules are cited as 401 KAR 49:005(78). Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division of Waste Management is among the agencies involved. OSHA oversees workplace safety for private employers. Local requirements can add to the state’s, so check what applies where your facility is in Lexington.
Can I throw sharps in the regular trash in Lexington?
Not from a healthcare facility. OSHA’s bloodborne pathogens standard requires contaminated sharps to go into closable, puncture-resistant, leakproof, labeled or color-coded containers, which are then collected for treatment. Household sharps follow local rules, so check Kentucky’s household sharps guidance in Fayette County.
Does MedPro Disposal offer OSHA and HIPAA training in Lexington?
Yes, we offer both online with certification. OSHA requires employers whose staff may be exposed to blood or other infectious material to train them at hire and at least yearly, and HIPAA requires covered practices to train their workforce on patient privacy.
Which Lexington ZIP codes does MedPro Disposal serve?
We list 39 Lexington ZIP codes: 40502, 40503, 40504, 40505, 40506, 40507, 40508, 40509, 40510, 40511, 40512, 40513, and 27 more. Service is confirmed address by address when you request a quote.
Which cities near Lexington does MedPro Disposal serve?
Cities near Lexington that we serve include Nicholasville (12 mi), Georgetown (13.5 mi), Versailles (14.6 mi), Winchester (14.8 mi), Paris (15 mi), and Wilmore (15.5 mi). We pick up across Kentucky, and we confirm service at your address.
How do I get a medical waste quote in Lexington?
Start with the quote form on this page or call (888) 641-6131. We will need your Lexington ZIP code, what kind of practice you run, the waste you produce and how much, and whether you are switching providers.
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