Medical waste is defined as any one of the following:
- animal waste from animals intentionally exposed to
pathogens
- bulk human blood and blood products
- pathological waste
- microbiological waste
- sharps
Exceptions: If an item is from a household or other place of
lodging, such as a motel or hotel, it is not considered to be
medical waste.
If you generate any of these
wastes, you could be regulated.
If you
transport any of these
wastes, you could be regulated.
If you treat any of these
wastes, you could be regulated.
Contact us if you have
questions about medical waste.
