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Medical waste services are essential for Kentucky doctors’ offices. Find out how to pick the best to dispose of your medical garbage in Kentucky.
It’s essential for urgent care centers in Georgia to properly dispose of biohazardous waste. Learn what goes in a red biohazard bag and how to remain compliant.
While a majority of medical waste can be classified as non-hazardous, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that approximately 15% falls into the hazardous waste category, each of which triggers a particular set of protocols for its management and disposal. In order to minimize the health risks associated with exposure to these potentially infectious materials, physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare providers must take every precaution when managing and disposing of all medical waste.
Learn about the new hazardous waste regulations for 2025, how to comply with them, and what effects they may have on your business.
South Carolina has specific regulations governing the disposal of medical waste. Learn more about these laws and best practices for disposing of medical waste.
Is your college prepared to manage hazardous waste safely and stay RCRA-compliant? Learn essential steps for lab pack waste preparation, new regulations, and choosing the right disposal company to avoid costly fines.
Solar panel recycling promotes sustainability and presents an opportunity for reducing material costs in the creation of new solar panels.
South Carolina doctors’ offices handle a lot of hazardous waste, so it’s critical to keep up with current regulations. Here’s a quick review to remain safe and compliant.
Learn about the insurance and hazardous waste permits your Florida doctor’s office must have, as well as how to choose the best waste management company.
Recovery from Hurricanes Milton and Helen will be challenging, but MCF Environmental is dedicated to providing the support you need.
Hazardous materials in the warehouse can be a challenge for distribution facilities. Learn to address hazardous material in warehouses and avoid warehouse hazards.
Waste management compliance in Georgia is essential for doctors and pharmacists to understand. Here are the essentials to include in your medical waste plan.
From waste profiles and recycling hazardous waste to choosing the right waste management service in Georgia, get the answers to common manufacturing waste questions.
Learn the latest about PFAS chemicals and how to better dispose of these substances safely and in compliance with current regulations.
Does your Florida business have a hazardous waste plan compliant with federal, state and local requirements? Here’s what your Florida business needs to know.
The boating industry generates a considerable amount of hazardous waste. Learn what types of waste these are and how they can be safely disposed of.
Trucking and logistics businesses can generate considerable hazardous and non-regulated waste. Learn about the types of waste and how a waste vendor can help.
Your manufacturing facility’s wellbeing relies on its ability to identify and properly dispose of hazardous wastes. Learn how to make this process safe and secure.
Disposing of hazardous waste can be a challenge with a large vendor. Learn how working with a hazardous waste consultant can make the process quick and simple.
Avoiding these common hazardous waste violations can save your business from significant fines, penalties, and injuries which could result in lawsuits.
Regulations for packaging and shipping batteries can be complicated. Learn the regulations for some of the most common types of batteries.
Dry cleaning businesses need to understand RCRA requirements and the proper ways to store and dispose of hazardous materials. Learn how to stay compliant here.
What happens to medical waste after it leaves your facility? Learn why it’s essential to know what medical waste management companies do for your protection.
Learn about the different categories of universal waste and how your facility can manage and dispose of it properly.
Are you up-to-date on the changes to MSDS sheets? Learn how SDS sheets have become the new requirement from OSHA regarding waste management.
What is autoclaving and what does an autoclave machine do? If you generate medical waste, learn how an autoclave can help make disposal more efficient.
Hazardous waste generators face many training requirements in order to remain compliant. Learn what they are for every category of generator.
Environmental remediation costs can be quite significant so it’s important to know how to properly record them as either capitalization or expenses at tax time.
Biohazardous waste disposal costs can eat away at a medical facility’s resources. Regularly reviewing your medical waste costs can help, here’s how to audit.
Disposing of wastes containing PFAS can be a challenging process. Learn what makes PFAS so dangerous and how they can be safely disposed of.
Hazardous waste manifest – does the term make your pulse race a bit faster or your blood pressure rise a bit? That would be understandable since there is a lot at stake and a significant amount of details to cover when dealing with such waste paperwork. For organizations operating in one of the many industries that generate waste, it is more than likely that you have heard of the terms “shipping manifest” and “bill of lading.”
Is everyone in your medical facility or pharmacy familiar with the laws regarding pharmaceutical waste management and disposal processes? While most pharmaceutical waste is generated by hospitals and pharmacies, pharmaceutical waste in any healthcare scenario presents a unique set of challenges due to the complexity of its varied waste stream and evolving understanding of its impact on human health and the environment.
As the costs of disposing of waste in landfills continue to rise—costs in money and harm to the environment—organizations continue to seek better solutions. For many business leaders, a zero-waste-to-landfill path has crossed their minds many times; however, the upfront costs of this path are intimidating.
Properly disposing of certain kinds of waste often involves medical waste incinerators. Due to stringent environmental laws, they must adhere to federal and state guidelines that dictate exactly what type of waste needs to be incinerated and how medical waste generators need to go about storing, transporting, and disposing of that waste. If you’re unaware of these laws—or simply misunderstand their rules—you are still liable to face fines for non-compliance. Therefore, it’s important to know everything you can associated with the medical waste incineration process.
Medical waste management entails so many rules and protocols you must follow, and under that umbrella, hospital waste management is certainly no exception. Creating and following a best practices plan for your hospital waste management helps to ensure that you remain in compliance with hospital-specific regulations of your locality, state, and the federal government.
Cradle-to-grave responsibility is often discussed in terms of waste disposal, but can sometimes be misinterpreted. Businesses and organizations looking to limit their liability and guarantee compliance with their waste disposal strategy may look into “cradle-to-grave” disposal options – but what does that really mean for accomplishing their goals?
If you’re in any field that generates medical waste, you must be aware of all federal medical regulations as they pertain to that waste. It’s not as straightforward as simply familiarizing yourself with overarching federal medical waste regulations. A number of federal agencies are involved with creating and assuring that rules are being followed.
If you work in a medical facility as a trained healthcare professional or an ancillary or support employee of a doctor’s office, a hospital, or any other clinical setting, it’s important to protect yourself from potentially dangerous contact with infectious materials or other work-related dangers.
This blog entry clarifies some confusing terms that surround “industrial waste” and provides 17 examples of such waste across six industries. Read more!
Mastering Medical Waste Disposal: Navigating Certificates, Documentation, and Compliance. Don’t overlook legal obligations when disposing medical waste. Learn how proper documentation, certificates of destruction, and compliance can save you from fines and reputation damage.
