The importance of knowing how and what to separate when disposing of waste! One of our most commonly asked questions is what exactly goes into the red biohazard bag? We see this most frequently with new businesses who are just being introduced to medical waste and the proper way of disposing it. We also see …

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We will give a beginners three step process on how you should be handling your infectious waste in your office and the best ways to stay compliant and safe!< Medical waste generator tips If you're a medical waste generator (a medical practice that produces infectious waste) it is important you're following the proper guidelines making …

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May 10-11 Las Vegas, Nevada at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Last week we were able to attend the 2022 Healthcare Waste Expo in Las Vegas. The conference was loaded with experts from around the country that touched on all aspects throughout the industry. The conference provided presentations, speakers, and booths with brand new products …

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Product and Service Review: Superior can provide any needs/wants your organization has or will have! Our main focus as a company is to make sure that whatever our current client's or new potential client's needs and wants are. We are there to provide it. Whether that is removal of biohazard waste, document shredding, pharmaceutical waste, …

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The reasons behind why you should have your staff properly trained to handle infectious waste As an owner of a business or office manger. We understand one of your top priorities is to keep not only yourself safe but your employees as well. If you and your staff handle medical waste on a day to …

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How COVID-19 has affected the medical waste industry We all know the last two years have changed our lives. It has also changed the industry of medical waste. With the surge of COVID-19 Vaccinations and daily COVID Testing we have seen an enormous need for disposal of these infectious materials. Making sure that your current …

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Here at Superior Medical Waste we pride ourselves on Five-Star Service. Why? Because, when we speak to potential clients, current clients, and past clients they all say the same thing. “Yes, price does matter, however the most important thing is service.” Here are some key factors that we value and stress everyday to make sure …

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Many government agencies have their own definitions for medical waste. They all have different regulatory demands as well. These agencies include Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The EPA's Definition of Medical Waste: Medical …

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When it comes to disposing of your regulated medical waste correctly their are many questions a healthcare facility may have. Including where is the waste going? Is the waste being tracked from cradle-to-grave? Is my vendor properly licensed and insured to pickup Regulated Medical Waste? Medical Waste Spill Due to Driver Negligence If your medical …

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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) regulates all medical waste produced in Michigan. If you are business that produces, handles, or disposed of regulated medical waste than there are a few major regulations you need to know. How long can I store Medical Waste in Michigan? Michigan businesses can store their …

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