Waste Services

At SaniTrax, we help facilities across Florida stay compliant with the Florida Department of Health’s (DOH) strict biomedical waste regulations. Whether you run a hospital, dental office, tattoo studio, or veterinary clinic, you’re subject to unannounced Florida medical waste inspection visits. Even small missteps can lead to violations. The good news? Most violations are avoidable.…

If you manage a waste-generating facility in Florida (such as medical offices, dental practices, hospitals, veterinary clinics, tattoo studios, nursing homes, research laboratories, or diagnostic centers), understanding biomedical waste regulations isn’t optional. The Florida Department of Health (DOH) enforces strict requirements under Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64E-16, and inspections reveal that generators commonly stumble on…

Medical waste management represents one of the most critical operational aspects for healthcare facilities throughout Florida. The complexities of handling regulated medical waste require specialized knowledge, proper equipment, and strict adherence to state and federal regulations. A qualified medical waste treatment facility serves as an essential partner in ensuring safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible disposal…

When it comes to healthcare waste, proper disposal isn’t just a best practice: it’s a legal and ethical necessity. Biomedical waste disposal refers to the handling, treatment, and destruction of waste that contains potentially infectious materials, including sharps, pathological waste, and pharmaceuticals. Choosing the right biomedical waste company to dispose of these materials is critical…

When it comes to controlled substance waste disposal in workplaces and healthcare facilities, using improper methods can pose serious risks—both to the environment and to public safety. When medications are flushed down drains or tossed into standard trash bins, they can potentially contaminate water supplies, harm wildlife, and increase the chances of drug misuse or…

Many healthcare providers across Florida are experiencing sudden and unanticipated increases in their biomedical waste service costs. These changes are often introduced without advance notice or clear explanation, leaving practices to absorb the added expense or scramble for alternatives. If you’ve recently received a higher invoice for the same level of service, you are not alone—and you…

Medical waste disposal services are a crucial aspect of healthcare operations, as they ensure the safety of patients, staff, and the environment. In Florida, where strict regulations govern medical waste management, following best practices is not only essential to staying compliant, but also for maintaining a safe and sustainable healthcare system. In this blog, we’ll…

Effective medical laboratory waste management is crucial for maintaining a safe, sustainable, and compliant work environment. As anyone who’s worked in a medical lab knows, laboratories can generate various waste types, each of which requires specific handling, segregation, and disposal methods. In the following guide, we will explore the definition of laboratory waste, offer tips…

Healthcare facilities generate a wide range of waste daily, including regulated medical waste (RMW), general solid waste, pharmaceutical waste, hazardous waste, universal waste, electronic waste, and various recyclable materials. As healthcare organizations expand, the need for a comprehensive and sustainable waste management strategy becomes increasingly important—not only to meet regulatory requirements but also to contribute…