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With years of experience in the field, we understand the complexities of hazardous waste disposal. We are equipped to handle a wide range of hazardous materials, including chemicals, solvents, biomedical waste, and more. Our team consists of trained professionals who adhere to stringent safety protocols and industry best practices.

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    Laboratory Waste Disposal

    MET is a fully licensed, certified, and insured medical waste, treatment, and disposal company. We offer our waste disposal services across California, Nevada, and Arizona.

    Laboratory medical waste is any waste that contains infectious or potentially infectious materials, such as blood, body fluids, microbiological cultures, sharps, animal parts, and chemicals. Laboratory medical waste disposal is the process of treating and disposing of this waste in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. The most practical approach to medical waste management is to identify wastes that represent a sufficient potential risk of causing infection during handling and disposal. MET can provide the appropriate containers, bags, labels, transportation, treatment, and disposal services for laboratory medical waste. MET can also help laboratories comply with the relevant rules and regulations regarding medical waste management and disposal. Contact MET for more information.


    Types of Laboratory Medical Waste
    Regulated Medical Waste (RMW)
    Items contaminated with blood or body fluids (e.g., gloves, pipettes, culture dishes).
    Infectious waste (e.g., cultures and stocks of infectious agents).

    Sharps Waste
    • Needles, syringes, and broken glassware contaminated with hazardous substances.
    Chemical Waste
    • Solvents, reagents, and other hazardous chemicals.
    Pathological Waste
    • Human or animal tissue specimens.
    Pharmaceutical Waste
    • Expired or unused lab-grade medications.
    Radioactive Waste
    • Materials contaminated with radionuclides.

    Key Steps in Managing Laboratory Medical Waste

    Segregation
    • Use color-coded, labeled containers to separate waste types.
    • Red: Infectious/biological waste
    • Yellow: Trace chemotherapy waste
    • Black: Hazardous chemical waste

    Storage and Handling
    • Store waste in leak-proof, puncture-resistant containers.
    • Maintain separate areas for waste storage, away from general access.

    Labeling and Documentation
    • Clearly label waste containers with the type of waste and hazard details.
    • Maintain documentation for waste tracking, including manifests and disposal records.

    Disposal
    • Partner with certified medical waste disposal companies, such as MET-Bio, Stericycle, or Daniels Health, to ensure proper treatment methods like autoclaving, incineration, or chemical treatment.

    Compliance Training
    • Ensure all laboratory personnel are trained in OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulations related to waste handling.

    Emergency Preparedness
    • Have spill kits and procedures in place for handling accidental releases.

Compliance Certified

United States Evironmental Protection Agency Certified
100% HIPAA Compliance Mediacal Waste Disposal
Occupational Safety and Health Administration