Biohazardous waste may also be waste that is of medical origins such as biomedical waste from laboratories, medical research offices, and veterinary clinics. Biohazardous waste is any solid or liquid material that contains contaminants like blood and body fluids. It also includes the byproducts of diagnosis, immunization, or treatment of humans or animals. Some examples of such byproducts are Petri dishes, and bandages, medical gloves, and used sharp items like scalpels and needles. Biohazardous waste can also include organic material left on swabs, tissue paper, or towels.
Eastern MedWaste can help minimize the expense, ensure compliance, and assist you with the management of your medical waste. We can help create a customized solution to properly dispose of regulated medical waste, pharmaceutical waste, pathological waste, and more.
Sharps waste is classified by the DHEC as biohazardous waste and care must be handled appropriately. Some of the most common medical devices considered sharps waste are hypodermic needles, disposable scalpels and blades, contaminated glass, certain plastics, and dental wire.
Pharmaceutical waste includes expired and partially used drugs and vaccines, that is no longer required and need to be disposed. We help you dispose of your pharmaceutical waste cost-effectively, conveniently, and compliantly.
This category of waste also includes contaminated pharmaceutical products, discarded items used in the handling of pharmaceuticals, such as bottles or boxes with residues, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves and masks, connecting tubing, and drug vials.
Expired Medication Waste includes expired and partially used drugs and vaccines, that is no longer required and need to be disposed. We help you dispose of your pharmaceutical waste cost-effectively, conveniently, and compliantly.
Controlled Substance Waste Disposal includes expired and partially used drugs, that are no longer required and need to be disposed. We help you dispose of your controlled substance waste cost-effectively, conveniently, and compliantly.
