Biomedical Waste Disposal Services

How Medical Waste Disposal Works

Safe. Compliant. Easy.

At All Points Medical Waste, we make proper medical waste disposal simple and stress-free. Following Florida’s regulatory standards, our step-by-step process helps you stay in full compliance while maintaining a safe environment for your staff and patients. Here’s how to properly handle your biohazard waste:

Step 1:

Setup & Labeling

Disposal container for medical waste disposal. Small Medical Waste sharps container with sharps for biohazard.(Per Florida Administrative Code 64E-16)

  • Place your primary biohazard waste container in the immediate area where waste is generated—such as a treatment room or lab.
  • Before use, line each container with a certified red biohazard bag.
  • Clearly label every red bag with your facility’s name, address, and phone number to remain compliant with Florida state law.

Step 2:

Interim Storage & Bag Sealing

biohazard specimen bag is being thrown into the red infectious waste bin by the doctor hand(Guided by Florida Administrative Code 64E-16.004)

  • Deposit all infectious or biohazardous waste into the red-lined container immediately after use.
  • Continue filling the container until it reaches capacity or is ready to be removed.
  • State guidelines allow for biomedical waste storage for no more than 30 days from the first date of deposit.
  • Once full, tie off the biohazard bag using an approved method (gooseneck knot or equivalent).
  • Remove the sealed bag and place it into a Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) container.
  • Insert a new red liner into the original container and repeat the process.

Step 3:

Consolidation for Pickup

Biohazard waste disposed of in the red trash bag in a hospital. Sign showing the biological hazard symbol.(Pre-Service Day Preparation)

  • On or before your scheduled service day, transfer sealed biohazard bags from treatment rooms or storage areas into the designated RMW containers.
  • Replace filled sharps containers with fresh ones to maintain safety and OSHA compliance.
  • RMW containers should hold both sharps containers and sealed biohazard bags for secure and consolidated disposal.

Step 4:

Pickup & Replacement by All Points Medical Waste

Customer Signing For Biomedical waste disposal from Courier (In Accordance with Florida Statute 381.0098)

  • On your scheduled pickup day, All Points Medical Waste will perform a seamless one-for-one exchange of your full RMW containers and deliver any requested supplies (new sharps containers, red bags, etc.).
  • Any waste not placed into the RMW container prior to pickup may be added to your fresh container and collected during your next scheduled service.

Your Trusted Partner in Compliance

We’re here to help you stay compliant and protected with every pickup. All Points Medical Waste follows strict procedures to ensure your waste is managed in full accordance with Florida law. We’re not just your hauler—we’re your compliance partner.

Need help with setup or training? Ask us about our online compliance courses for OSHA, HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens, Sharps Safety, and more.

What Should NOT Be Disposed of in a
Biohazard Container?

Biohazard containers are specifically designed for the safe disposal of potentially infectious materials. However, not everything belongs in them. Placing the wrong items into these containers can lead to contamination, inflated disposal costs, and possible violations of health regulations.

Items that are not biologically hazardous or are free from contamination should be discarded through standard trash or designated recycling and waste streams. Proper segregation is key—not just for safety, but for maintaining a cost-effective and compliant waste management system.

Avoiding the misuse of biohazard containers is a simple yet critical step toward keeping your workplace safe and aligned with regulatory requirements.

Items That Should Not Be Placed in a Biohazard Container

Proper segregation of waste is critical to maintaining a safe, compliant, and cost-effective disposal process. Not all waste generated in a healthcare or laboratory setting qualifies as biohazardous. The following items should not be placed in biohazard containers:

  • General Waste

    Regular trash such as paper products, packaging materials, and uneaten food that are free from contamination should go in standard waste bins.

  • Recyclable Materials

    Clean plastic bottles, cans, cardboard, and other recyclables belong in clearly marked recycling containers—not biohazard bins.

  • Chemical Waste

    Hazardous chemicals, laboratory reagents, and pharmaceuticals require their own specialized containers and disposal protocols.

  • Radioactive Waste

    Materials exposed to radioactive substances must be handled and disposed of through regulated radiation safety procedures.

  • Non-Contaminated Sharps

    Unused needles and sharps that haven’t come into contact with infectious agents should be placed in designated sharps containers—not red bags.

  • Unused or Clean PPE

    Gloves, masks, and gowns that have not been exposed to bodily fluids or infectious materials can typically be disposed of in regular waste, unless otherwise directed by your facility's protocols.

Correctly separating your waste not only helps your facility meet Florida compliance requirements but also reduces disposal costs and limits environmental impact. If you're ever unsure about the proper disposal route for any item, the team at All Points Medical Waste is here to help.

What Qualifies as Biohazard Waste?

Biohazardous waste—also called infectious or biomedical waste—is any material that may carry pathogens and pose a risk of infection to humans, animals, or the environment. This type of waste is commonly produced in healthcare, research, and veterinary settings.

To keep your facility safe and compliant, it's important to know what should be treated as biohazard waste:

  • Used Sharps

    Includes needles, syringes, scalpel blades, and broken glass that have come into contact with bodily fluids.

  • Pathological Waste

    Tissues, organs, and surgical specimens removed during medical procedures.

  • Blood-Contaminated Materials

    Bandages, gauze, and dressings soaked with blood or bodily fluids.

  • Laboratory Waste

    Cultures, stocks, and other microbiological materials from medical or research labs.

  • Animal Waste

    Animal tissues, carcasses, and bedding from research animals exposed to infectious agents.

  • Used PPE

    Gloves, gowns, face shields, and masks that have been used during patient care or lab procedures.

Correctly separating your waste not only helps your facility meet Florida compliance requirements but also reduces disposal costs and limits environmental impact. If you're ever unsure about the proper disposal route for any item, the team at All Points Medical Waste is here to help.

At All Points Medical Waste, we specialize in the safe handling, collection, and disposal of biohazard waste in full compliance with Florida's regulatory standards. Our experienced team works with healthcare, veterinary, dental, and research facilities across the state to ensure proper waste management and ongoing safety.

If you have questions about what does or doesn’t belong in your biohazard containers, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help you navigate compliance with confidence.

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