Proper waste management is a crucial part of maintaining a safe and healthy environment. In particular, the disposal of hazardous waste is an important aspect of waste management. Hazardous waste is defined as any waste that poses a threat to human health or the environment. In this blog post, we will discuss the differences, risks, and storage options for three types of hazardous waste: biohazard waste, pharmaceutical waste, and trace chemo waste. Biohazard waste, also known as medical waste or infectious waste, is any waste that contains infectious or potentially infectious materials. Exampl ..read more

Medical waste is a term used to describe any kind of waste material that is generated in the course of healthcare activities. This can include a wide range of materials, such as needles, syringes, surgical instruments, gloves, gowns, and even biological samples such as blood, urine, and tissue. Medical waste can be hazardous and pose a serious threat to the environment, public health, and safety. In this blog post, we will discuss what medical waste is, the different terms used for medical waste, the organizations that regulate it, and how to protect oneself from injury, liability, and regulat ..read more

As a diagnostics laboratory, you play a crucial role in the healthcare industry. You help diagnose and monitor patients, but you also generate various hazardous waste streams that must be handled, stored, and transported correctly to prevent harm to human health and the environment. In this blog post, we'll cover the different types of hazardous waste streams that diagnostic labs produce and provide guidance on how to manage them safely. Types of Hazardous Waste Streams Hazardous waste streams can come in many forms, and the classification of waste can differ depending on the jurisdiction. Ho ..read more

Fungal infectious waste is a concern today for several reasons. First and foremost, fungal infections can pose a serious threat to human health, especially in immunocompromised individuals. Fungal infections can be difficult to treat and may require long-term therapy with antifungal medications. Additionally, the improper disposal of fungal infectious waste can lead to environmental contamination and the spread of fungal spores. This can be particularly problematic in healthcare settings, where fungal infections can spread easily among patients and healthcare workers. Moreover, the rise of dr ..read more

Proper medical waste management is crucial in any healthcare setting for several reasons: Public Health Protection: Medical waste, which includes potentially infectious and hazardous materials, poses a significant risk to public health and the environment if not managed and disposed of properly. Proper medical waste management helps to minimize this risk by preventing the spread of infectious diseases and reducing the potential for environmental contamination. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Healthcare facilities are subject to local, state, and federal regulations governing the proper mana ..read more

Gerald Belanger started Superior Medical Waste Disposal in college. What started as him driving around in a painter's van collecting and properly disposing of medical waste has now evolved into a major medical waste operation in the United States. Within five short years, Gerald and Superior Medical Waste Disposal have accumulated more than 2,000 accounts across the Midwest, with high hopes for additional growth in the future ..read more

How to package up medical waste to need DOT standards. This will be an easy-to-use guide on how to properly package your facilitates medical waste prior to your licensed medical waste service transporting it to the treatment center. I have been teaching healthcare workers for over a decade on best practices when it comes to DOT medical waste packaging standards. Please follow-along and use these helpful tips prior to your next medical waste pickup day. Step #1 - Tape the bottom of your UN3291 medical waste box or line your bin with a medical waste bag If you have a red bin you will simply lin ..read more

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) regulates all medical waste produced in Michigan. If you are business that produces, handles, or disposed of regulated medical waste than there are a few major regulations you need to know. How long can I store Medical Waste in Michigan? Michigan businesses can store their medical waste for a maximum time of 90 days. Whether you produce 1 oz. or 10,000 pounds of medical waste it must be removed from your facility every 90 days or less. Tip: Your medical waste vendor should provide you a manifest when they remove your medic ..read more

We will give a beginners three step process on how you should be handling your infectious waste in your office and the best ways to stay compliant and safe! Medical waste generator tips If you're a medical waste generator (a medical practice that produces infectious waste) it is important you're following the proper guidelines making sure you're being compliant. We will go over three tips that will automatically get you going in the right direction and have your office in great shape! Three tips that will help you get going in the right direction are OSHA Training, a proper medical waste mana ..read more

Product and Service Review: Superior can provide any needs/wants your organization has or will have! Our main focus as a company is to make sure that whatever our current client's or new potential client's needs and wants are. We are there to provide it. Whether that is removal of biohazard waste, document shredding, pharmaceutical waste, proper training. Our main goal is to figure out what our client needs to make their operation more effective. Once we figure that out we do what it takes to implement those solutions and make it happen. We are going to take a look at our products and service ..read more