Where Does Medical Waste Go After Its Been Treated? Everything You Need To Know
Where Does Your Medical Waste Go After It Has Been Treated And Is No Longer A Health Or Environmental Hazard? Managing Medical Waste Disposal: An In-Depth Overview From Secure Waste This is an excellent question regarding the handling of medical waste and sharps after treatment. We often get questions about this topic. In our previous […]
Where Does Biohazard Waste Go? Everything You Need To Know
Where Does Biohazard Waste Go After Your Medical Waste Company Picks It Up? Expert Answers From Secure Waste At Secure Waste, we frequently receive this critical question! It’s essential to know that regulated medical waste mustn’t be discarded in regular trash or recycled without proper treatment to make it non-hazardous. As a trusted leader in […]
Secure Medical Waste PHI and HIPAA Compliance: Everything You Need To Know
Secure Medical Waste Disposal for PHI and HIPAA Compliance Proper disposal of medical waste is crucial for safeguarding patient privacy and ensuring compliance in healthcare facilities of all sizes. Any materials containing Protected Health Information (PHI) must be securely handled to comply with HIPAA regulations, as outlined by the HHS and documented by industry sources, […]
Medical Waste & Sustainable Recycling: Everything You Need To Know
Medical Waste Disposal & Sustainable Plastic Recycling – Expert Solutions For Healthcare Providers From Secure Waste Healthcare facilities generate large volumes of plastic waste from disposable instruments, sterile packaging, protective gear, and numerous single-use medical devices, including sharps needles and containers, which have become standard in modern healthcare delivery. The sheer quantity of plastic used […]
Medical Waste Disposal And OSHA Why It Matters: Everything You Need To Know
Safe Medical Waste Disposal: OSHA & HIPAA Compliance Medical facilities produce a wide range of waste every single day, from used syringes and contaminated gloves to patient records and pharmaceutical packaging, and proper disposal isn’t optional. It’s a legal, safety, and operational requirement that affects every aspect of healthcare delivery. OSHA’s medical waste rules exist […]
Sustainable Medical Waste Disposal & Recycling In Healthcare Everything You Need To Know
Sustainable Medical Waste Disposal & Recycling in Healthcare Recycling within healthcare facilities presents unique challenges that require balancing environmental responsibility with patient safety and regulatory compliance. While 85% of healthcare waste is non-hazardous and often recyclable according to the World Health Organization, contaminated or regulated materials require special handling that cannot be compromised for the […]
Medical Waste Disposal Strategies to Prevent Drug Diversion: Everything You Need To Know
Medical Waste Disposal Strategies to Prevent Drug Diversion In healthcare facilities of all sizes and types, effective medical waste disposal policies are essential not only for regulatory compliance and operational safety but also to prevent controlled drug diversion, a growing threat to patient care and public health. Recent industry research reveals that nearly all healthcare […]
Packaging Medical Waste Step By Step Guide – Everything You Need To Know
Step-by-Step Guide for Properly Packaging Medical Waste for Disposal Expert Solutions From Secure Waste On Medical Waste Handling And Safety Precautions For 2026 And Beyond Every healthcare facility – from hospitals to dental clinics – generates medical or biohazardous waste that must be handled with extreme care. This waste can contain hazardous infectious […]
Understanding Medical Waste And Its Disposal In Tattoo Parlors Everything You Need To Know
Understanding Medical Waste And Its Disposal In Tattoo Parlors Every tattoo session leaves behind used needles, ink caps, gloves, and wipes. These materials, if not handled properly, can carry bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis or HIV, which threaten clients and put tattoo artists at risk of accidental needle-stick injuries. Additionally, the leftover ink and biological […]
The Role of Technology in Modern Medical Waste Management
The Role of Technology in Modern Medical Waste Management Healthcare facilities generate massive amounts of waste each year – U.S. hospitals alone produce over 5 million tons of waste annually. Most of this (about 85%) is ordinary trash, but roughly 15% is hazardous medical waste that must be handled safely. Managing this waste is costly, […]
