Wastes in Which We Specialize

Any discarded material that is no longer useful or wanted in its current form and is intended to be disposed of.  

Process of collecting, processing, and reusing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as waste.

Any contaminated waste material that is generated during the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of humans or animals, as well as in research activities or the production/testing of biologicals.

A category of medical waste that includes any item capable of puncturing, cutting, or causing injury to the skin.  Because sharps can easily break the skin and may be contaminated with blood or infectious material, they are considered high risk medical waste.

Any unused, split, contaminated, or no longer needed medicine related products that must be disposed of. Pharmaceutical waste consists of a few varieties: hazardous Rx waste, non-hazardous Rx waste, chemotherapeutic waste, and controlled substances.

The secure process of destroying sensitive paper or digital records so that the information they contain cannot be read, reconstructed, or misused. It is most often used for documents containing personally identifiable information (PHI), financial records, health records, or proprietary business data that could create risks of identity theft, fraud, regulatory penalties, or competitive harm if leaked.

Any waste that is dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment. Categories include listed waste identified by the EPA and characteristic wastes (corrosive, reactive, ignitable, and toxic). Universal waste is a subcategory of hazardous waste that is very common, widely generated, and poses lower risks than other hazardous waste.

The natural process of breaking down organic waste into nutrient-rich material called compost, which can be used to improve soil.