May 5, 2025 · EPA has jurisdiction over medical waste treatment technologies, which claim to reduce the infectiousness of the waste (i.e. that claim any antimicrobial activity) by using chemicals.

Jan 8, 2024 · Federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations specify the categories of medical waste that are subject to regulation and outline the requirements associated with treatment and …

Nov 17, 2025 · Learn what is regulated medical waste and why regulated medical waste handling matters for safety and compliance. Get quick, clear guidance for your facility.

Sep 8, 2025 · Discusses a set of voluntary guidelines for the management of the state medical wastes.

May 20, 2025 · Our EPA knowledge center is intended to keep the healthcare community informed on EPA regulations regarding pharmaceutical and other hazardous wastes generated in healthcare …

As a result of the Nuclear Regulatory Waste Policy Act, EPA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), among other agencies, oversee the storage and disposal of all commercially generated …

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plays a vital role in regulating medical waste to protect public health and the environment. These regulations aim to ensure that waste generated by …

Aug 5, 2024 · The realm of disposing of medical waste has become slightly more intricate. In accordance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Environmental …

Sep 16, 2025 · The Agency is in the process of developing a new proposal to establish appropriate standards for the management and disposal of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals generated by …

Biomedical waste is distinct from normal trash or general waste, and differs from other types of hazardous waste, such as chemical, radioactive, universal or industrial waste. Medical facilities …