Medical waste generated in hospitals must be disposed of in compliance with federal and state regulations to ensure environmental protection and public safety. At Specific Waste Industries, we help hospitals manage and dispose of medical waste while adhering to safety guidelines set out by state health departments and OSHA. Our services are tailored to the individual needs of each facility we work to ensure cost-effectiveness, safety, and compliance. Call us today to schedule hospital waste collection and take a step towards a safer and healthier community.
What Is Hospital Waste?
Hospital waste includes waste generated during medical procedures. Subcategories of hospital waste are pathological waste, sharps waste, chemotherapy waste, and pharmaceutical waste. Safe disposal of hospital waste is essential to ensuring the safety of staff and patients. Failure to dispose of hospital waste properly can lead to the spread of diseases and environmental contamination.
Benefits of Professional Hospital Waste Disposal
Professional hospital waste disposal ensures environmental protection and the safety of the surrounding community. Additional benefits of choosing professional hospital waste disposal are:
Legal Compliance
Professional waste management services ensure strict adherence to federal and state guidelines pertaining to waste generated in healthcare settings. They can help your hospital stay compliant with the law.
Safety Assurance
You can have your hospital’s medical waste handled and disposed of by experienced professionals to ensure the safety of your facility, staff, and patients.
Liability Reduction
When you partner with a professional waste disposal company, you reduce the likelihood of being held liable for improper waste management, saving you from having to pay sizeable fines for non-compliance.
Expertise
Professional waste disposal providers have expertise in handling all kinds of medical waste generated by hospitals and can provide your facility with efficient disposal services.
Cost-Effectiveness
Medical waste disposal services are designed to be cost-effective for hospitals. By outsourcing your medical waste services, medical waste professionals can consult with your hospital to ensure that all waste is going into its proper waste streams.
SWI’s Hospital Waste Disposal Services
Specific Waste Industries offers comprehensive hospital waste disposal services. Our experienced and licensed waste management professionals can efficiently handle and dispose of various types of waste generated in hospitals, including:
Pathological Waste
Our pathological waste disposal service covers all types of waste derived from human and animal bodies, including organs, skin tissue, and bodily fluids. We collect pathological waste from hospitals and transport it safely to our treatment centers for disposal.
Sharps Waste
We handle and dispose of sharps, such as needles, syringes, and scalpels, in compliance with OSHA regulations, preventing injuries and exposure to infectious diseases. We have a range of options for sharps disposal, including a mail-back program for small volume generators, as well as a sharps collection service for larger volume generators.
Pharmaceutical Waste
Our pharmaceutical waste disposal service covers expired and unused drugs. With safe collection and compliant disposal, our pharmaceutical waste disposal service minimizes the risk of misuse and exposure to harmful substances.
Chemotherapy Waste
Our chemotherapy waste disposal service offers safe and reliable management of chemotherapy waste, including contaminated PPE, IV bags, syringes, and vials. We provide safe collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of chemotherapy waste.
How Does SWI’s Hospital Waste Disposal Service Work?
Our straightforward hospital waste disposal service can ensure stress-free waste management for your facility. Here is how we set up waste collection with new clients:
Initial Consultation
We will arrange an initial consultation to identify the types and volume of waste generated by your hospital. Based on this information, our waste management experts will create a disposal plan that ensures compliant and safe waste disposal for your facility.
Pickup Scheduling
Once we have established your hospital’s disposal needs, we can create a pickup schedule for daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, or annual pickup. Our service is flexible and can be scheduled at irregular intervals if needed.
Safe Disposal
Our team will arrive at your facility on scheduled pickup days to collect your medical waste and transport it to our licensed treatment facility for final disposal.
Why Choose SWI for Hospital Waste Disposal?
Specific Waste Industries is one of the leading medical waste disposal providers in the region. We help a number of hospitals, both small and large, to dispose of medical waste safely and in compliance with regulatory standards. Here is what sets us apart from other companies:
45+ Years of Experience
We offer an unparalleled level of service with over 45 years of experience in the medical waste management industry. Our in-depth knowledge of medical waste disposal has enabled us to finetune our procedures to ensure safety and minimize disruptions to the daily operations of the facilities we serve.
Fully Certified
We are a licensed and insured waste management company with certified experts who can guide your facility through the medical waste management process with confidence.
Reliable Service
Our professional staff ensures reliable service with a client-oriented attitude. They can build safety plans for your hospital and conduct safety audits of your facility to ensure compliance.
Cost-Effective
Our services can be adapted to fit within the budgetary constraints of both small and large hospitals. We will provide you with an upfront quote with zero hidden fees.
Safe Transportation
Transportation is a crucial part of the waste management process. Our staff ensures safe transportation of medical waste to reduce the risk of exposure and protect public health.
States We Serve
Our hospital waste disposal services are available in the following states:
Contact Us Today
Keep your hospital safe with reliable, cost-effective hospital waste disposal services. With us, you will receive a personalized waste management plan that takes into account your preferences and ensures compliance with state and federal regulations. To learn more, schedule a consultation today.
