Medical Waste. Bio-MED is an excellent choice for your medical waste disposal needs. We not only meet, but also exceed all state and federal law standards. Treatment of medical waste constitutes a method for rendering it noninfectious prior to disposal.
Michigan requires that all the facilities that generate medical waste have a written medical waste management plan that contains all the detailed information that relates to the handling of all the medical waste that is generated at the site, as well as the storage, decontamination, and disposal, whether in-house incineration or transported off-site for disposal/treatment.
The state of Michigan requires that all healthcare facilities that generate medical waste must register with the Department and pay the registration fee.
Once the registration is complete, the Department will supply a certificate of registration to the facility that is valid for three years.
Understanding Your Medical Waste Understanding Your Medical Waste. Managing the medical waste you generate on-site at any facility can be complicated, but it’s an essential part of your operations. Whether you’re a dentist, veterinary, doctor, urgent care, tattoo shop, or biotech research company, it’s important to understand the different waste types you generate. Understanding the […]
Managing Your Medical Waste Through It’s Life Cycle Managing Your Medical Waste Through It’s Life Cycle. Did you know you’re still responsible for your medical waste after it leaves your facility? Managing your medical waste is a comprehensive process, including after it’s removed from your office or site and disposed of it a compliant and […]
Managing Your Medical Waste as a Generator in Michigan Managing Your Medical Waste as a Generator in Michigan. Did you know that the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has strict requirements for companies that produce medical waste? This includes facilities like doctor’s offices, dentists, tattoo shops, acupuncturist, veterinaries, funeral homes, and more. If you are […]
Factors for Selecting a Medical Waste Company Factors for Selecting a Medical Waste Company. Whether you’re opening a new facility that will generate medical waste or you’re looking for a new medical waste management company to partner with, there are some factors to consider when finding the right partner for you. It is important to pick a […]
Properly Disposing of COVID-19 Medical Waste Properly Disposing of COVID-19 Medical Waste. Properly disposing of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine remnants and waste is important. Some disposal protocols may vary from state to state. Bio-MED Medical Waste Transporters in collaboration with the Healthcare Waste Institute developed general guidance below for disposing of COVID vaccine waste. In general, […]