People who use sharps and are seeking relief from services covered by Medicare could hear some good news in the future. If it gets the green light, a bill currently in Congress will provide coverage for in-home care needle use and destruction. The bill (H.R.1727...
To avoid hefty fines, it’s vital that veterinary clinics find compliant and affordable veterinary medical waste disposal services. For those that generate only a small amount of infectious waste, we find the best, and cheapest, way to do this is by using a medical...
When small generators of infectious waste first hear about a medical waste mail back system, they often wonder if it’s legal. In short, yes. Here’s how this system abides by every governmental regulation to ensure you are disposing of your waste safely and...
Is your office manager up to date on hazardous waste training requirements? Anybody who handles hazardous waste in some capacity must have certification in this area. Even someone who signs a manifest for shipping hazardous waste needs certification. If you’re looking...
Did you know there is a surprisingly easy way to compliantly dispose of tattoo medical waste? If you own a tattoo parlor, you probably know that your needle sharps and other infectious waste can’t be tossed out with your standard trash. What you might not know is the...
Nursing home medical waste disposal often involves a pickup of infectious waste. However, there may a cheaper alternative. A medical waste mail back system allows for easier and often less expensive waste disposal for small waste generators. This disposal method is...
Is it true that you can dispose of your medical waste through the mail? Most producers of even small amounts of infectious waste depend on a waste disposal company for pick up. However, in many cases, a mail back system is a more cost-effective way. This is especially...
The violations are different, but the first line always reads the same when it comes to these 12 medical waste disposal compliance mistakes. “Dear ‘Person’s Name’, The Department of Natural Resources has reason to believe ‘Company Name’ is in violation of Wisconsin’s...
Improper sharps disposal can cause more than just a painful prick. For garbage, recycling and other waste disposal workers, it can mean serious infection and even death. Understanding the dangers of irresponsible sharps management is a crucial step in keeping...
Overpaying for your medical waste? The disposal of your medical waste shouldn’t be overly expensive. Unless, you are not doing it correctly. Or, you are thinking about it in a cost efficiently way. If it feels like you’re being charged through the nose for your...
