Albuquerque Medical Waste Disposal and Compliance Solutions
Medical Waste Disposal Solutions Near Albuquerque
From Rio Rancho to Santa Fe and beyond, we are here to help New Mexicans protect what matters with solutions to match your needs.
When you choose Stericycle, you’re selecting a partner with the resources to stand by your healthcare practice when things are easy and when they’re hard. Our services are designed to offer you convenience and compliance, so you can get back to keeping your facility running smoothly
We service facilities of all sizes and are in compliance with all State and Federal waste management regulations.
With over 30 years of experience, Stericycle provides essential services that help protect communities from harmful wastes, promote access to healthcare services, and lead to greater consumer safety and satisfaction.
Our suite of services includes:
- Biohazardous Medical Waste Disposal – specialized solutions to manage the collection, transportation, treatment, pickup and disposal of biohazardous waste streams for facilities of all sizes in your local area
- HIPAA and OSHA Compliance Training – customized on-site and on-demand web-based training resources to help ensure facility and staff compliance
- Pharmaceutical Waste Solutions– integrated pharmaceutical and controlled substance waste disposal to protect communities and the environment with safe disposal of unused medication
- Sharps Disposal Solutions – tailored full-service, self-service, and mail back sharps disposal solutions to match your needs and safely dispose of needles and syringes
- COVID-19 Waste Disposal - Learn how we have been supporting healthcare and non-healthcare organizations in your community with their COVID-19 Waste Disposal, including medical waste and PPE waste generated through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
We offer biohazardous medical waste disposal and compliance services throughout Albuquerque
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A Recognized Leader
"Stericycle has opened my eyes to the rules and regulations that go along with all aspects of a healthcare facility. It makes compliance so easy."
Kari S., Office Manager, Illinois Sports Medicine Outpatient Surgery Center, Morton Grove, IL
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New Mexico Medical Waste Requirements and Regulations
We care about your business needs and make sure that we are in compliance with applicable Federal and State of New Mexico regulations. Medical waste disposal is regulated by the New Mexico Environment Department Solid Waste Bureau. Refer to pages 13-14 and 102-107 for regulations on solid waste management regulations here.
Every generator is required to prepare and maintain a Waste Management Plan that identifies:
- Type of waste the person generates or handles
- Segregation, packaging, labeling, collection,storage, and transportation procedures
- Treatment or disposal methods
- Transporter and disposal facility
- Person responsible for management of the infectious waste
There is a 90 day storage limit from the date the waste was placed in storage.
Trash compactors cannot be used when storing medical waste. Medical waste must be protected from animals and the elements, and only accessible to those authorized. The storage area must be ventilated to the outdoors.
There should be warning signs legible from 25 ft.
