Households, healthcare facilities, and pharmacies alike all maintain a stock of medications. Often, these medications become expired or undesired over time, but simply tossing old prescription drugs in the trash can have severe consequences. Prescriptions that are not safely disposed of can cause harm to individuals who may accidentally or intentionally consume them, and can […]
Facilities that generate medical waste have many options when it comes to choosing a medical waste disposal service. Selecting which service is best for your facility can be a difficult task, especially when there are so many federal and local regulations to stay compliant with. One popular service among medical waste generators is a medical […]
While “medical waste” refers to an extensive range of waste materials produced by facilities and businesses in the healthcare industry, several clearly defined categories of medical waste exist. However, not all medical waste is considered regulated or requires special handling, also considered common medical waste. Regulated medical waste refers specifically to portions of the waste […]