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Washington, D.C. Medical Waste Disposal Solutions

Convenient, credible and cost-effective medical waste services in Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C. Areas Serviced

We offer biohazardous and medical waste disposal services throughout Washington, D.C.

Services Offered Include

  • Waste Services
  • Compliance Solutions
  • Online Store

  • 30+
    Years Experience[1]
  • 1.8B
    lbs
    Medical Waste Properly Managed[2]
  • 85M
    lbs
    Pharmaceutical Waste Safely Disposed[2]
  • 56M
    lbs
    of plastic diverted from landfills[2]
  • 99.7%
    Percent On-Time Service[2]

Medical Waste Disposal Solutions near Washington, D.C.

We provide you the peace of mind you need with our complete solution of medical waste disposal for your practice, facility, or business. We service thousands of customers throughout Washington, D.C. and are in compliance with all State and Federal waste management regulations.

With over 25 years of experience, Stericycle provides essential services that help protect communities from harmful wastes, promotes access to healthcare services, and leads to greater consumer safety and satisfaction.

Our team of experts work tirelessly to provide you with safe, compliant and sustainable solutions.

We help you manage OSHA, HIPAA and Coding Compliance confidently and conveniently by keeping you one step ahead of regulatory demands.
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Servicing hundreds of facilities in Washington, D.C. that generate bio medical waste

  • Physician Offices
  • Dialysis Centers
  • Hospitals
  • Dental Offices
  • Nursing Homes
  • Veterinary Clinics
  • Tattoo Parlors
  • Pharmacies
  • Laboratories
  • Funeral Homes
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District of Columbia Medical Waste Requirements and Regulations

We care about your business needs and ensure that we are in compliance with applicable Federal and District of Columbia regulations. D.C.’s medical waste disposal regulations are managed by the Department of Energy and Environment. Complete details on district requirements can be found here.

In the District of Columbia compliance with applicable federal regulations, (Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT), concerning the generation, disposal, and transport of regulated medical waste is required. Review the links to OSHA and DOT Standards for guidance according to their requirements.


Definition of Medical Waste in the District of Columbia
Overview

  • Cultures and stocks of infectious agents and associated biologicals
  • Pathological waste
  • Human blood waste and products of blood, including serum, plasma
  • Sharps that have been used in patient care or medical research, or industrial laboratories,
  • Contaminated animal carcasses, body parts, and bedding of animals that were exposed to infectious agents during research, production of biologicals, or testing of pharmaceuticals;
  • Waste from surgery or autopsy
  • Laboratory waste
  • Dialysis waste
  • Discarded medical equipment and parts
  • Isolation waste
A Leader of Regulated Waste Solutions

The information provided herein is an overview that contains selected highlights of the regulations. Be sure to refer to further information available at the website of your state’s regulatory authority for full details and requirements.
1) Founded in 1989. 2) Based on 2018 data.