A Complete Guide To Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal And Containers

Throwing pharmaceutical waste, such as hazardous drugs, sharps, controlled substances, and expired medications, in the regular trash or flushing it down the drain may seem harmless, but the consequences can be severe. They can end up in the water lines, contaminating the drinking water or posing serious health risks to healthcare workers, waste handlers, and […]
Sharps Needle Management and Handling in Healthcare Facilities: How to Prevent Injuries & Infections

Let’s Work Together To Prevent Injuries & Infections From Sharps Needle Sticks Improper handling and disposal of sharps needles can lead to serious injuries and infections. In fact, approximately 385,000 sharps-related injuries in the U.S. occur each year among doctors, nurses, lab technicians, cleaning staff, and waste handlers. That happens mostly due to mismanagement of […]
Why Choose Secure Waste For Your Medical Waste Disposal?

Why choose Secure Waste for your Medical Waste Disposal? That’s easy. Addressing the management and transportation of medical waste is vital in the healthcare sector, as it directly influences public health and environmental safety. Medical waste encompasses a variety of materials, including infectious substances, sharps, pathological waste, and pharmaceuticals. When not handled correctly, these materials […]
What Is The One Document Everyone Needs To Shred?

What is the one set of documents everyone should be shredding? Secure Waste has the answer. But first, let’s get up to speed on what document shredding is. Understanding Document Shredding: Document shredding is an essential process involving destroying paper documents using a device. Whether at home, in the office, or through mobile shredding services, shredding […]
Who Are These OSHA People? Secure Waste Explains

Who Are These OSHA Folks Anyhow? Secure Waste often receives inquiries regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and its functions. This is a pertinent question, and we appreciate the opportunity to clarify the essential role that OSHA plays in ensuring the safety and health of individuals in the workplace. The Occupational Safety and […]
Expert Tips On Choosing A Sharps Needle Container: Everything You Need To Know

How To Choose The Best Sharps Container? Expert Tips From Secure Waste Secure Waste provides expert tips for choosing sharps containers for your healthcare practice and dental office. Sharps containers ensure the safety and well-being of healthcare professionals and patients. Crafted from top-quality, puncture-resistant materials, they offer essential protection in clinical settings. This Secure Waste […]
Medical Waste What Is It? Expert Tips And Everything You Need To Know About Medical Waste

Understanding Medical Waste: An Environmental First Approach Medical waste plays a crucial role in healthcare. It encompasses items that have interacted with body fluids and are generated during human diagnosis, treatment, or immunization. In addition, Sharps needle containers are used in the healthcare setting. This waste can be divided into four categories: infectious, hazardous, radioactive, […]
What Is A Medical Waste Box: What You Need To Know

Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) – 30 Gallon Medical Waste Box Secure Waste offers to size medical waste boxes large and extra large. In addition, we supply a variety of sharps containers. Please contact SWI at 877-633-7328 to order and have it delivered on your next pickup. Extra Large Medical Waste Box Product Description: RMW 30 […]
NIH White Paper On Medical Waste And Green Sustainability

Secure Waste, located in Rockville, is your trusted partner for the disposal of medical, biohazard, and pharmaceutical waste across various healthcare facilities. We are committed to promoting eco-friendly solutions and actively work to educate ourselves and our healthcare partners. You can’t compromise on safety, discretion, and medical and pharmaceutical waste management compliance. Secure Waste delivers […]
What Is Medical Waste? What you need to know from Secure Waste

What Is Medical Waste? And How To Choose A Medical Waste Disposal Company Near You Exciting news! At Secure Waste, your trusted local partner in Maryland, we’re here to help you navigate the complexities of medical waste management with ease. Our expertise in regulatory insights ensures you handle regulated medical waste (RMW)—such as materials with […]