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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 waste is a subset of wastes generated at health care facilities, such as hospitals, p

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 waste vendor does not have transporters that are properly trained to handle your sharps containers then your waste could be at ris