Buffalo Sharps Disposal Services
It would be disastrous if there were no sharps disposal services in Buffalo or Erie County. The city of Buffalo, Erie County and the state of New York are committed to the proper handling of discarded needles and other sharps that can be dangerous to waste workers and the public.
The New York State Department of Health (DOH), Wadsworth Center and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) all work together to make sure that there are procedures in place across the state for the safe disposal of sharps and medical waste.
Smart Businesses Prioritize Safety
It’s your responsibility to protect your employees and patrons from needle stick injuries and potential infection. Businesses like yours need in-house safety policies and sharps collection procedures that all employees are trained on. Improperly discarded needles can expose waste workers and your staff to loose sharps poking through plastic trash bags. Diseases can be transmitted by carelessly discarded used needles. And all it takes is one injury to open a workers’ compensation claim.
Medical Waste Pros Buffalo can help you find a competent and affordable local provider that can supply OSHA and DOT-compliant sharps containers and mail-back systems to safely dispose of your used needles and other sharps. These local providers can schedule regular pickups to help you comply with medical waste disposal laws. Don’t delay! Call us today at (646) 491-9002 so that we can help you safely dispose of your sharps.