Medical Waste Disposal in Texas

Determining if your facility is required to properly dispose of your medical waste is a process of discerning what your facility is not, as per 30 TAC:

Health care-related facilities do not include:

• single or multi-family dwellings; and
• hotels, motels, or other establishments that provide lodging and related services for the public.

If your facility is a family dwelling or an establishment providing lodging for the public, then follow these recommendations for safely disposing of sharps and syringes (GI-418.)

If your facility is not a family dwelling or an establishment providing lodging for the public, then you are required by law to properly dispose of medical waste.

Noncompliance with waste disposal regulations can result in severe fines, stalled operations or even criminal penalties. Being ready is half the battle. With our SharpsTracer system, you can access all your disposal records when you need them. Gain the peace of mind that comes from having compliance files at your fingertips. This feature is valuable during audits.

As part of our service, we offer training on compliance, safety and SDS management. You can also complete an online audit to check if your facility is compliant. These audits can save 10% to 25%, pinpoint waste bottlenecks and identify opportunities for frequency adjustments.