Biogenic Solutions helps healthcare facilities in Texas and Oklahoma manage regulated medical waste disposal safely and in full compliance. With our expert support, customizable pickups, and proprietary reusable containers, we simplify waste disposal while reducing operational risks. It’s a win-win, no matter how you slice it.
Regulated medical waste (RMW) refers to materials like gauze, PPE, sharps, and lab waste potentially contaminated with blood or infectious substances. RMW is considered hazardous healthcare waste and includes waste generated by hospitals, clinics, dental offices, laboratories, and veterinary practices. This waste must be disposed of through licensed medical waste services that comply with OSHA and state-specific guidelines.
Improper handling of regulated medical waste exposes facilities to serious consequences, including employee injuries, penalties, and failed audits. According to Section 17(a) of the OSHA Act, willful safety violations can result in civil penalties of up to $70,000 per incident. That’s why partnering with a compliant provider is essential.
• Regulatory audits can lead to fines or facility shutdowns if proper waste protocols aren’t followed
• Providers must ensure waste handling practices meet all local, state, and federal regulations
Our medical waste pickup services make compliance and scheduling easy. With puncture-proof reusable containers, DOT-compliant transport, and real-time logistics, we simplify medical waste management across all healthcare settings. Transparent pricing and dedicated local support teams ensure dependable service with no hidden costs.
Biogenic Solutions is the recommended Program Partner of the Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS) for medical waste management, OSHA compliance, and secure document destruction.
DCMS members can take advantage of preferred pricing on Biogenic Solutions services, including pickups, compliance audits, and more.
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Clinics and care providers across Texas and Oklahoma rely on Biogenic Solutions for trusted services and familiar, dependable professionals. See for yourself how our local approach makes a difference for those we serve every day through care, compliance, and consistent support.
Our medical waste containers are built for hundreds of safe reuse cycles, eliminating large volumes of single-use cardboard and reducing landfill waste by up to 70%. Their sealed, sharps-safe construction also reduces needlestick injuries by 87%. As a core element of compliant medical waste services, they support sustainability goals while protecting staff and patients.
Each healthcare facility has unique compliance standards, waste streams, and scheduling needs. With over 60 years of combined experience, Biogenic Solutions understands the varying waste volumes and service demands of medical providers, delivering customized waste management to hundreds of healthcare providers across Texas and Oklahoma.
Full-service disposal of high-volume medical waste, including sharps, lab samples, chemo drugs, and pharmacies.
Waste solutions for outpatient environments with steady sharps volume and recurring minor procedural waste streams.
Expert disposal of expired medications and contaminated packaging tailored for pharmacies requiring compliant waste management solutions.
Secure collection of biohazard disposal for laboratories, including cultures, specimens, and regulated sample materials.
Veterinary waste solutions for managing tissue waste, procedural byproducts, and contamination risks in animal care settings.
Medical waste services for low-volume providers handling sharps and localized procedures, including dental clinics and med spas.
Regulated medical waste refers to materials that are contaminated with blood, body fluids, or potentially infectious substances. This includes sharps, used PPE, soiled dressings, surgical waste, cultures, and pathological materials that require specialized handling and disposal.
Regulated medical waste is collected in approved containers, transported by licensed haulers, and treated at authorized facilities. Treatment methods include autoclaving, incineration, or chemical disinfection, depending on the waste type and regulatory requirements.
To safely store regulated medical waste, facilities must use puncture-resistant, leakproof containers that are clearly labeled and securely sealed. Waste should remain in a designated, restricted-access area away from patient spaces or the general public until it is collected for compliant medical waste transport.
OSHA requirements for medical waste define the standards healthcare workers must follow to protect themselves and patients from exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infection, and other hazards. This includes proper segregation by type, the use of leak-proof, labeled biohazard containers, and transport by licensed waste handlers. Facilities must also maintain written exposure control plans and provide PPE.
