Medical Waste Disposal for Surgery Centers and Outpatient Facilities

Medical Waste Disposal Services

Medical Waste Of America (MWA) is a trusted medical waste disposal company located in Tennessee, that specializes in medical waste disposal for the needs of surgery and outpatient centers.

We are committed to providing superior customer service in the area of medical waste disposal that will both save you time and money. There are numerous types of wastes that are produced in the surgical environment such as infectious waste, hazardous waste, chemotherapy waste, bio-hazardous waste, Sharps, red bag, and several other general wastes. Every surgical center has its own unique specialty; whether you are a facility that specializes in cosmetic surgery, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, vascular, orthopedic, or a general surgical center that provides a variety of different services, it is necessary to dispose of and segment all of the medical waste produced. MWA works with your staff to ensure your surgery center is in compliance with your medical waste disposal practices. If you are looking for a safe, reliable, and affordable medical waste disposal company, Call Us Today!

Do outpatient surgery centers have the same regulations as an operating room in a hospital?

While an outpatient or ambulatory surgical center doesn’t generate the same volume of waste as a hospital, a surgical center often generates much the same types of medical waste as a hospital. For example:

• Pathological waste
• Chemo waste
• Biohazard waste
• Infectious waste
• Surgical waste
• Microbiological waste

Additionally, surgical centers also produce Sharps waste and are required to follow the same sharps container regulations and medical waste removal standards as any other medical facility.

Does your facility have proper training regarding pharmaceutical waste disposal?

Because surgery centers use anesthesia for surgery, they often have a wide range of pharmaceutical waste to dispose of properly. Often controlled substance waste is generated, and some chemotherapy waste may be involved, depending on the procedures offered at your facility. Knowing how to dispose of expired medication requires proper identification because some of those drugs are considered hazardous waste.

Outpatient medical waste management services for surgical centers big and small

Whether your organization has a single surgical center or numerous locations throughout Tennessee, MWA is equipped to handle your medical waste disposal needs.

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