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How to Dispose of Bio-Hazardous Waste in your Home State

Biohazardous waste is any biological residue that is potentially dangerous for human or animal health. There are many different kinds of bio-hazardous waste, and they can be categorized into two main types: infectious and non-infectious. Non-infectious waste includes blood, body fluids, and pathological waste. These are typically disposed of through a “shredder”, which is a machine that breaks down paper, cardboard, etc. into small pieces which are then sealed inside a container. Infectious waste includes blood, tissue, and body fluids. These are typically disposed of by flushing the waste into the sewer system.   There are certain guidelines for packaging the bio hazard waste as well. These packagings are generally sealed in opaque, puncture-resistant, and leak-proof containers. It is done to ensure safe packaging and eliminate contamination.   The most common place for medical or bio hazardous waste generation is hospitals and medical facilities. However, to find out if the collecte

Know your Medical Waste Disposal Company

Hospitals and healthcare departments produce lots of waste on daily basis. It is very essential to dispose of this waste in the right way as it contains harmful items which can cause various health issues. There is a number of companies that provide the facility to dispose of medical waste appropriately.   You must do quick research to find the best medical waste disposal company for your healthcare firm. Medical waste can be categorized into four types:   General Waste: General waste includes waste such as paper, plastics, liquids, and anything else that is not harmful and generated in huge amounts regularly.   Infectious Waste: It includes waste like needles, injections, surgical gloves, blood-soaked bandages, etc which can cause infection.   Radioactive Waste: It is the waste produced by nuclear medical treatments like cancer therapies and waste produces harmful radioactive radiation.   Hazardous Waste: It is caused by old drugs, sharps, and chemicals and it affe