In this Waste360 Q&A, Kristin Aldred discusses existing rules around home healthcare waste disposal and gaps in regulation ...

The business of waste — specifically, the business of off-site management of hazardous and non-hazardous medical waste — is big. The global medical waste management industry is so large, in fact, that ...

Improper disposal of medical waste can lead to the spread of infections within hospitals, clinics, and even communities. When waste is left unsecured or thrown away incorrectly, bacteria, viruses, and ...

Companies and manufacturers across the globe are looking for ways to become more environmentally friendly and reach corporate sustainability goals. While eliminating medical device waste, recycling as ...

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mediwaste has officially rebranded as remedi, marking a significant shift in the medical waste industry. More than just a name change, this transition ...

Condoms and syringes mixed with household waste and then exported from the United Kingdom to Brazil for recycling. Scalpels and other sharps left in heaps outside of hospitals. Effluents from health ...

By law, medical waste is classified as hazardous and toxic waste and is supposed to be incinerated to stop the spread of diseases and prevent contamination. But weak supervision and enforcement of the ...

To dispose of your hazardous waste you must first take the CS055: Hazardous Waste Handling & Packing training course. This will allow you to complete the on-line Hazardous Waste Manifest which is ...

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has set up medical waste management services as part of our support to health complexes in Cox's Bazar district of Bangladesh to develop sustainable ...