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Chemotherapy Waste Disposal

Proper chemotherapy waste disposal is crucial because it must be treated separately from your standard regulated medical waste. State and federal regulations stipulate that chemotherapeutic waste must be processed by incineration treatment only. For this type of waste, BioServ can provide the necessary specialty waste boxes, liners, and lids, and will seal, label, and remove your full containers.

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Types of Chemotherapy Waste

Making Chemo Waste Management Simple

Did you know? Chemotherapy drug wastage due to dose reductions or discontinuation costs an estimated median of $1,750 per patient.

  • Comprehensive Chemotherapy Waste SolutionsAccess a full range of options tailored to the needs of your practice.
  • Streamlined Disposal ProcessDesigned to save time and reduce complexity from start to finish.
  • Flexible Pickup SchedulingService on your terms—whether routine or on-demand, with no minimums.
  • Fully Compliant Waste ManagementStay confident knowing all handling meets current state and federal requirements.
  • Complete Line of Disposal ContainersWe offer a variety of chemotherapeutic sharps containers.

Our Chemo Waste Disposal Process

  1. Consult & PlanWe assess your needs, create a tailored plan, and provide the required DOT-approved containers.
  2. DocumentationWhen it’s time for a pick-up, we’ll prepare and process all regulatory paperwork.
  3. On-Site ServiceAn experienced, certified hazardous waste technician packs, seals, and labels your waste so you don’t have to.
  4. Safe Transport & DisposalYour waste is transported to an EPA-approved treatment facility.

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What Our Clients Say

BioServ knows the needs of our ASC business and provides consistently good, dependable service, with timely return of manifest documentation. They are cost effective and consistent with their pricing, which had been a problem with previous vendors. BioServ has provided biomedical and pharmaceutical waste management services as well as OSHA education and training at five ASCs with which I have been affiliated. I would highly recommend working with them.

Pat Armstrong Vice President of Operations, Southington Surgery Center

BioServ helped our new surgery center get our biomedical waste program in place. They are always available by phone or email to answer any question or address any concerns. They give us peace of mind knowing that they are here to support our center.

Cheryl Parent Director of Nursing, Glastonbury Surgery Center

Chemo Waste Management FAQs

What is considered chemotherapy waste?
Chemotherapy waste includes items contaminated with hazardous chemotherapy drugs, such as IV tubing, syringes, drug vials, absorbent pads, gowns, gloves, and other PPE.
Why is chemotherapy waste considered hazardous?
Chemotherapy waste may contain drugs designed to kill or inhibit rapidly dividing cells, making exposure potentially harmful. Incorrect handling of these materials can contaminate surfaces, water supplies, and regular trash streams, leading to public health risks and compliance risks for healthcare facilities.
How should chemotherapy waste be disposed of?
Chemotherapy waste should be separated, labeled, and placed in approved containers designed for hazardous pharmaceutical waste. (Separate containers may be necessary to segregate trace and bulk hazardous waste.) As a licensed medical waste disposal provider, BioServ will transport and treat the waste according to federal and state regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements.
Chemotherapy Waste Disposal

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