Dental Amalgam Regulations for 2020
As a medical professional, you likely already know a bit about mercury and its use in medical products, specifically dental fillings. Because mercury is a potent neurotoxin, proper disposal regulations are in place in order to keep the substance from contaminating air, water, and the rest of Earth's environment. Here are some insights into the dental amalgam regulations that are coming up.
Pathological Waste Removal
Pathological waste is a very common type of medical waste generated by hospitals, surgical centers, healthcare, and medical research and testing facilities, as well as biotech companies, veterinarians, and mortuaries.
Chemotherapy Waste Services
Chemotherapy Waste Services
For services or facilities that provide chemotherapy treatments, commonly used P-list and U-list substances are highly toxic and dangerous. If disposed of improperly, these wastes may cause irreparable damage to natural resources. The EPA mandates that chemotherapy waste must be separated, properly packaged and labeled, and required to be disposed of in special containers.
Biohazardous Waste Removal
Biohazardous waste removal, also referred to as medical or infectious waste is a special type of regulated waste commonly generated in the medical industry and contains infectious materials or potentially infectious substances. These infectious and contaminated agents or materials are a threat to public health and the environment. Biohazardous waste is dangerous, therefore strictly regulated, and must be disposed of properly to prevent exposure or injury.
