Medical Waste Disposal Chattanooga, TN
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Chattanooga, Tennessee 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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Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga is the fourth-largest city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, with a population of 167,674 as of the 2010 census, and an estimated population of 171,279 in 2012. It is the seat of Hamilton County. Located in southeastern Tennessee in East Tennessee, on Chickamauga Lake and Nickajack Lake, which are both part of the Tennessee River, Chattanooga lies approximately 120 miles (190 km) to the northwest of Atlanta, Georgia, 120 miles (190 km) to the southwest of Knoxville, Tennessee, about 135 miles (217 km) to the southeast of Nashville, Tennessee, about 120 miles (190 km) to the northeast of Huntsville, Alabama, and about 148 miles (238 km) to the northeast of Birmingham, Alabama. Chattanooga abuts the Georgia border and is where three major interstate highways meet: I-24, I-75, and I-59.
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Discover Your Savings| Practice TypeOBGYNPractice Type | Zip Code | Projected Annual Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Family Practice | 37404 | $1,652 |
| Podiatry | 37407 | $612 |
| Animal Center | 37415 | $1,520 |
Medical Waste Disposal Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga is the fourth largest city located on the Chickamauga and Nickajack Lake, which are both part of the Tennessee River. Thanks to Glenn Miller, Chattanooga is recognized internationally from Miller’s gold record “Chattanooga Choo Choo”. The Native Americans were the first settlers in the Chattanooga area. The city was introduced to the railroad system in 1850 and become known as a boomtown. Linking the north to the south, the city got its nickname “where cotton means corn” referring to its geographical location. The great city of Chattanooga is also home to a wonderful healthcare system serving the residents of Hamilton County. These healthcare facilities include: Erlanger Health System, Parkridge Medical Center, and Kindred Hospital. These facilities are dedicated to providing the people of Chattanooga with the best care in the southeastern region. The dense population in Hamilton county are big contributors to medical waste at these facilities. It is very important these elite healthcare facilities have dependable service to handle the removal process of regulated medical waste. The removal process is regulated on the state and federal level, so it is very important to be in compliance. MedPro Disposal specializes in the regulated medical waste removal process in the Chattanooga area. Our cost-effective and reliable service is a great solution to alleviate your waste concerns. There is an array of services MedPro Disposal has to offer when it comes to servicing your facility. These services include: regulated medical waste removal service, pharmaceutical disposal, and OSHA compliance. One benefit we offer to our customers is the ability to bundle these services to offer your practice a substantial discount. Many facilities need to understand the classification of medical waste in order to be in compliance. Medical waste is classified as any item that comes into contact with bodily fluids. Specifically, it is any solid waste that is generated in the treatment, diagnosis, or immunization of humans. MedPro Disposal offers customized plans to the Chattanooga facilities. It is very convenient to have a set schedule to have your medical waste removed from your facility. We require two pieces of information to construct your facility’s medical waste removal process plan. The two pieces of information include: how much medical waste your producing, and how often you get the waste picked up. Our team then generates the most cost-effective plan to benefit your facility. Once the frequency and volume are determined the removal process is ready to be put in action. At MedPro Disposal we understand your business experience changes daily, so we are very flexible if you need to change your frequency and volume. Another service MedPro Disposal has to offer is our unique pharmaceutical mail-back program. A very popular option in the Chattanooga area, facilities are taking advantage of this cost-effective program. You practice would be provided with a 2.5 gallon OTC/Rx or Controlled bucket that would collect expired and unwanted medications. The bucket comes equipped with a pre-paid return label, so once you fill-up the bucket you can return it and you will receive a new one. The one-time purchase is very affordable and you avoid having to pay monthly fees. The other service that is offered in the Chattanooga area involves are OSHA compliance training. All training will be done on our online portal, which is very user friendly and easily accessible. The training consists of short educational training videos followed by multiple-choice questions to ensure your employees are retaining the information. Once the training is complete your employee will be awarded a certificate proofing completion of the course. The training certificate will be available to print out for filing purposes, but will also be accessible anytime on the online portal. MedPro Disposal is a great solution to alleviate your facility’s medical needs. Our cost-effective and reliable services are a great way to deal with the strict and regulated disposal laws. The benefits MedPro Disposal offer includes the flexibility and ability to combine our elite services.

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Chattanooga, Tennessee
Medical waste pickup for healthcare facilities in Chattanooga and the cities around it.
(888) 641-6131Get My Free QuoteChattanooga, TN Local Resources
- (423) 756-2121
Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce
811 Broad St. Chattanooga, TN 37402
- (423) 622-2872
Chattanooga Hamilton County Medical Society
1917 East 3rd Street Chattanooga, TN 37404
- (423) 209-8000
Chattanooga Hamilton County Health Department
921 East 3rd Street Chattanooga, TN 37404
Supply and Other Resources for Chattanooga
- (423) 256-5033
Rembrandt's Coffee House
204 High Street Chattanooga, TN 37403
- (423) 209-7000
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
600 Market Street G10 Chattanooga, TN 37402
- (423) 624-0011
COS Business Products & Interiors
1548 Riverside Drive Chattanooga, TN 37402
Chattanooga Little-Known Facts
The first inhabitants of the Chattanooga area were American Indians. Sites dating back to the Upper Paleolithic period showed continuous occupation through the Archaic, Woodland, Mississippian/Muskogean (900-1650 AD), and Cherokee (1776-1838) periods.
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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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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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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!
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Methods of Chattanooga 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.
Chattanooga Medical Waste FAQs
Who provides medical waste disposal in Chattanooga, TN?
You have several options in Chattanooga, and MedPro Disposal is among them. We have served healthcare facilities since 2009, hold a BBB A+ rating, and are rated 4.5 out of 5 across 882 Google reviews. Our pickups cover medical waste, sharps and pharmaceutical waste throughout Tennessee. Service is confirmed at your address when you request a quote.
How do I choose a medical waste company in Chattanooga, TN?
Compare Chattanooga companies on the same points: whether they meet the requirements Tennessee sets for hauling medical waste, where the waste is treated, the records you receive after each pickup, the pickup schedule, and the contract’s length and price-change terms. Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), Division of Land Protection, Waste Management Branch is a good place to confirm the state’s requirements.
Which Chattanooga facilities need medical waste disposal?
Any Chattanooga facility that treats patients or handles blood, sharps or pharmaceuticals does. In federal Medicare and HRSA records, Chattanooga has 5 hospitals, 6 nursing homes, 7 dialysis centers, 7 surgery centers and 14 health center sites. The national provider registry also lists 180 physician offices with a lab certificate, 229 dentists and 88 pharmacies. Private practices, dental offices, veterinary clinics and laboratories generate it too, though not all of them appear in those records.
How much does medical waste disposal cost in Chattanooga, TN?
The cost depends on how much waste your Chattanooga practice makes, your containers, how often you need pickups and how we get into your building, so we quote each facility individually. MedPro customers save an average of 30%. MedPro quotes in Chattanooga ZIP codes have projected annual savings of $1,652 for a family practice, $612 for a podiatry, and $1,520 for an animal center.
Where can I dispose of medical waste in Chattanooga?
A healthcare facility in Chattanooga generally cannot put regulated medical waste in the regular trash or take it to a public collection site. It is packaged, labeled and collected by a company that handles it under Tennessee’s rules, where it is regulated as medical wastes. Household sharps and medicines follow separate local rules, so check with your local health department in Hamilton County.
What are the medical waste rules in Tennessee?
Tennessee regulates medical waste as medical wastes. The main rules are cited as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-11-01-.01(2) (“Medical wastes,” “Special Wastes”), as amended eff. July 15, 2025. Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), Division of Land Protection, Waste Management Branch is one of the agencies that oversees them. TOSHA, Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development oversees workplace safety rules in Tennessee. Requirements can differ by waste type and by county or city, so confirm what applies to your Chattanooga facility.
Can I throw sharps in the regular trash in Chattanooga?
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 Tennessee’s household sharps guidance in Hamilton County.
Does MedPro Disposal offer OSHA and HIPAA training in Chattanooga?
Yes. MedPro Disposal offers online OSHA bloodborne pathogens and HIPAA training with certification, so a Chattanooga practice can handle its training and its waste pickup with one provider. OSHA requires bloodborne pathogens training at hire and at least once a year for staff with exposure risk.
Which Chattanooga ZIP codes does MedPro Disposal serve?
The ZIP codes in Chattanooga are 37343, 37350, 37351, 37363, 37401, 37402, 37403, 37404, 37405, 37406, 37407, 37408, and 10 more (22 in all). To confirm service at your address, ask for a quote or call us.
Which cities near Chattanooga does MedPro Disposal serve?
Close to Chattanooga we serve Red Bank (4.2 mi), East Ridge (4.9 mi), Lakeview (6.1 mi), Harrison (7.2 mi), Signal Mountain (7.7 mi), and Middle Valley (9 mi), along with the rest of Tennessee. Service is confirmed at your address when you ask for a quote.
How do I get a medical waste quote in Chattanooga?
Use the form at the top of this page or call (888) 641-6131. Have your Chattanooga ZIP code, your type of practice, the kinds of waste you generate and roughly how much ready, and tell us whether you are starting service or switching providers.
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