Medical Waste Disposal Services

Common Disposal Services that healthcare facilities can utilize:

• Regulated Medical Waste (RMW)

  Regulated Medical Waste, also known as red bag waste, includes any waste generated from medical procedures that may be contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).

  This waste category encompasses items like bandages, gauze, personal protective equipment (PPE), and other disposable materials saturated with blood or OPIM. Proper disposal of RMW is crucial to prevent the spread of infections and maintain a safe healthcare environment.

• Trace Chemotherapy Waste

  Trace chemotherapy waste refers to the disposal of materials associated with chemotherapy treatments. This waste category includes empty chemo drug vials, syringes, needles, spill kits, IV tubing and bags, contaminated gloves and gowns, materials from spill cleanups, as well as bodily fluids and waste resulting from chemotherapy procedures. Due to the hazardous nature of chemotherapy drugs, proper disposal of trace chemotherapy waste is essential to protect healthcare workers and the environment from potential harm.

• Pathological Waste

  Pathological waste primarily consists of human or animal body parts, organs, tissues, and surgical specimens that have been decanted of formaldehyde, formalin, or other preservatives. Pathological waste requires special handling and disposal procedures to ensure proper containment and prevent any risk of contamination. Healthcare facilities should package pathological waste separately and label containers for incineration-only disposal to comply with regulations and maintain a safe environment.

• Sharps Waste

  Sharps waste refers to any waste that includes items such as needles, scalpels, blades, and pipettes that have come into contact with blood, body fluids, or microorganisms. Due to the potential for injuries and the risk of disease transmission, sharps waste must be disposed of in designated sharps containers. Proper containment and disposal of sharps waste are essential to protect healthcare workers, waste management personnel, and the general public from needlestick injuries and potential infections.