Portland Medical Waste Services
It’s vital to find the best medical waste services in Portland to keep you, your business and community safe. In this eco-friendly port city, your commitment to responsible waste disposal will strengthen your reputation for safety and environmental awareness. Medical Waste Pros Portland is an ideal partner in your search for medical waste solutions in Portland and Multnomah County. Our staff can match you with reliable waste disposal options to keep you compliant with local, state and federal regulations. Our customized value-added services will save your healthcare facility both time and money.
What is Medical Waste?
The term “medical waste” covers a broad swath of infectious and non-infectious materials. Among them are:
- Blood or body fluids that can’t be flushed into the sewer system,
- Waste materials soaked with blood or body fluids,
- Cultures, serums and solutions that are often mixed and found in labs,
- Specimen cultures including the dishes or devices used to transfer them,
- Human tissue acquired through biopsy, surgery and other procedures,
- Animal carcasses exposed to pathogens in research,
- Needles, syringes, scalpels and other sharp items removed from their original sterile containers.
- And more…