Waste Medic

08/19/2025

The CDC continues to emphasize the importance of protecting healthcare personnel from occupational hazards—especially those intensified during and after pandemics.

Infection control doesn’t end at the exam room door. From PPE to safe sharps disposal, every step in a healthcare facility’s waste stream plays a role in preventing exposure and keeping teams safe.

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At Waste Medic, we work with hospitals, clinics, and long-term care providers to ensure that medical waste is managed with the same level of care given to patient treatment—because healthcare workers deserve that protection, too.

Resources to help reduce the impacts to healthcare during an infectious disease outbreak or pandemic

08/13/2025

Recently, improperly discarded medical waste was discovered at a recycling facility in Natchez, Mississippi—raising serious concerns about public health, safety, and regulatory compliance.

This incident serves as a reminder: when medical waste ends up in the wrong place, it puts people, the environment, and reputations at risk.

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At Waste Medic, we help healthcare facilities across Mississippi and the Southeast avoid costly mistakes by ensuring that all regulated waste is handled, transported, and disposed of safely and compliantly—every time.

If you're unsure whether your current provider is doing things by the book, let’s talk.

Medical waste discovered in Natchez recycling bin causes load rejection

08/07/2025

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Healthcare staff play a vital role in keeping communities healthy—and so does proper vaccine-related waste disposal.

Needle safety, sharps bins, and scheduled pickups are essential to protect patients and staff. Waste Medic can help your facility maintain best practices all year long.

08/05/2025

New federal regulations are coming. Is your facility ready?

The EPA’s Subpart P rule for hazardous pharmaceutical waste takes effect in early 2025, changing how many healthcare providers must handle storage, labeling, and disposal.

In our latest newsletter, we break down what the rule means—and how Waste Medic can help you stay compliant. https://mailchi.mp/wastemedic/aug2025

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08/05/2025

High summer temperatures don’t just raise your AC bill—they can compromise medical waste storage. Heat accelerates bacterial growth and raises leak risks.

In our latest article, Waste Medic highlights key precautions—like proper containment, shaded storage, and frequent pickups—to keep your facility safe and compliant through August and beyond.

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08/04/2025

Medical waste was recently discovered at a recycling facility in Natchez, Mississippi—a situation that raises serious concerns about safety, oversight, and compliance. For healthcare providers, it’s a powerful reminder of how easily one error in the disposal process can become a public issue.

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If you operate in Mississippi or the Southeast, this is a good time to take a closer look at your medical waste protocols. Are your staff properly trained? Are your containers used and placed correctly? Are pickups timely and fully documented?

At Waste Medic, we help facilities answer those questions with confidence. Our compliant, full-service solutions are designed to protect your patients, staff, and community—every step of the way. Reach out to schedule a no-obligation compliance review.

A trash miscue has caused an entire recycling load in Natchez to be rejected.

08/01/2025

As of July 1, 2025, the updated Subpart P rule reshapes hazardous pharmaceutical waste regulations—impacting how healthcare facilities must handle disposal, labeling, and record-keeping.

Stay ahead with Waste Medic: we break down what these changes mean, and how to stay compliant under the new guidelines.

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The EPA’s Subpart P Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals regulations are going national. Learn what changes are coming in 2025—and how Waste Medic ensures your facility stays compliant.

07/25/2025

Safe disposal habits can start anywhere. Here's a quick tip from your friends at Waste Medic.

Never overfill a red biohazard bag. Once it’s about ⅔ full, it’s time to close, seal, and replace it. Overfilling increases the risk of tears, leaks, and exposure during transport.

Consistent habits lead to safer handling and better protection for your staff and patients.

07/24/2025

Proper color coding of medical waste is more important than ever. It’s not just about following rules—it’s about protecting your staff, your patients, and your community. Our updated 2025 guide makes it easy to understand what each bag color means and how to keep your facility compliant and safe.

Make sure your team is up to date: https://wastemedic.com/2025/06/07/medical-waste-color-coding-in-2025-a-fresh-guide-to-safe-compliant-disposal/

07/22/2025

A new report shows a troubling trend: more healthcare-related waste—like used sharps and medications—is turning up in residential recycling streams across the U.S. This puts sanitation workers at risk and underscores the urgent need for better education and disposal practices.

At Waste Medic, we believe safe medical waste disposal shouldn’t stop at the hospital doors. Whether it’s a clinic, a long-term care facility, or a home healthcare provider, we help ensure waste is handled properly from start to finish.

🛡️ Let’s keep waste out of the wrong hands—and the wrong bins. Read the article: https://ow.ly/sv7v50WaW0b

A combination of policy and education is necessary to prevent worker injuries from needlesticks and hazardous waste exposure, speakers from Stericycle and PSI said at WasteExpo. 

07/15/2025

At the Kentucky Children’s Hospital, a narwhal sculpture made from upcycled medical waste is making waves—proving that even the byproducts of care can inspire awe and action.

The “Waste Wonder” isn’t just art—it’s a reminder of the volume of single-use items in healthcare and the importance of sustainable practices. At Waste Medic, we’re committed to safe, responsible disposal—and to helping healthcare facilities rethink waste streams with the planet in mind.

Sometimes awareness starts with a conversation—or a narwhal 😉

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What do you get when you mix a mountain of medical waste, a splash of imagination and a pinch of pure magic? At Kentucky Children’s Hospital, the answer is two cheerful narwhals, stitched from syringe caps, IV tubes and a whole lot of heart, swirling through an ocean where trash transforms into tr...

07/10/2025

It might seem harmless to toss that used bandage or syringe in the regular bin—but the consequences can be serious. From fines to public health risks, improper disposal puts more than just your facility at risk.

At Waste Medic, we break down exactly what can go wrong when medical waste ends up in the wrong place—and how to avoid it.

Don’t risk it. Know the rules: https://wastemedic.com/2025/06/10/what-happens-if-you-throw-medical-waste-in-the-trash/

Throwing medical waste in the trash isn't just unsafe—it’s illegal. Learn the risks, regulations, and how to stay compliant with proper disposal practices.