Biohazard waste includes any waste containing infectious or potentially infectious materials, commonly generated in hospitals, laboratories, dental offices, and veterinary clinics. This waste category also covers medical packaging, unused bandages, infusion kits, and research laboratory materials containing restricted biomolecules or organisms.

Sharps waste, such as needles, scalpels, and glass slides, is classified as biohazard waste regardless of contamination due to the risk of bloodborne pathogens and injuries. Proper containment and disposal are crucial to maintaining safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental protection.

Sharps waste is a type of biomedical waste that includes any sharp objects used to puncture or cut the skin. This waste is classified as biohazardous and requires strict handling and disposal to prevent injuries and contamination. Common sharps waste includes:

✔ Hypodermic needles & syringes
✔ Disposable scalpels & blades
✔ Contaminated glass & plastics
✔ Injection devices & cutting instruments

All items attached to sharps—such as syringes and infusion sets—are also classified as sharps waste, regardless of contamination status.

Pharmaceutical waste includes expired, unused, contaminated, or damaged medications that require specialized disposal to prevent environmental harm and public health risks. Improper disposal can lead to water contamination, drug misuse, and regulatory violations, making professional pharmaceutical waste management essential.

Types of Pharmaceutical Waste We Handle:

✔ Expired or unused medications
✔ Damaged or contaminated pharmaceuticals
✔ Recalled pharmaceutical stock

Since pharmaceutical waste cannot be disposed of through regular waste streams, ATI offers safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible disposal solutions across California. We ensure proper handling, collection, and treatment to meet state and federal regulations, protecting both your facility and the environment.

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Dental offices generate a variety of regulated waste, including biomedical, sharps, and hazardous materials that require proper disposal to comply with state and county regulations. Many common dental products contain chemicals or heavy metals that cannot be discarded in landfills or washed down drains.

Common Dental Waste We Handle:

✔ Sharps waste – Needles, scalpels, and contaminated instruments
✔ X-ray processing chemicals – Fixer, developer, and solutions
✔ X-ray film & lead foils – Containing hazardous heavy metals
✔ Amalgam waste – Mercury-containing fillings and residues

Not all hazardous dental waste is clearly labeled, as manufacturers may not provide disposal guidelines. ATI specializes in safe, compliant, and eco-friendly dental waste management across California, ensuring proper collection, handling, and disposal to protect both your practice and the environment.

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Chemotherapy waste is classified as biomedical waste by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and must be carefully managed to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Some chemotherapy waste is also considered RCRA hazardous waste, requiring specialized handling and disposal.

Types of Chemotherapy Waste:

✔ Trace chemotherapy waste – Items contaminated with chemotherapy drugs (IV bags, tubing, syringes, gloves, gowns, sheets, pads)
✔ Bulk chemotherapy waste – Waste containing more than 3% by volume of chemotherapy drugs, classified as RCRA hazardous waste
✔ Chemo drug containers – Vials, bottles, and other packaging

Trace chemotherapy waste is safely disposed of via incineration, while bulk chemotherapy waste requires special handling as hazardous waste.

ATI provides fully compliant chemotherapy waste disposal solutions across California, ensuring proper handling, collection, and treatment to meet EPA and RCRA regulations.

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Pathology waste refers to tissue samples and body materials derived from biopsies or surgical procedures, which are then examined in a laboratory. This type of anatomical waste includes recognizable human organs, tissues, and body parts, which require special handling and disposal under state and federal regulations.

Common Types of Pathology Waste:

✔ Biopsy samples
✔ Human tissue & organs
✔ Body parts

Pathology waste is typically generated by healthcare facilities, medical research labs, and testing centers. Due to its unique nature, pathology waste requires specific collection, handling, and disposal procedures—separate from standard biomedical or red-bag waste.

ATI offers specialized pathology waste disposal services across California, ensuring compliance with all regulations and the safe management of this sensitive material.

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ATI provides comprehensive hazardous waste transportation and disposal services, ensuring environmentally responsible and cost-effective solutions for every waste stream. We specialize in the assessment and characterization of regulated and non-regulated wastes, in full compliance with EPA, state, and DOT regulations.

Our Hazardous Waste Services Include:

✔ Hazardous waste assessment and characterization
✔ Cost-effective disposal options tailored to your specific waste stream
✔ DOT-approved, U.N.-certified shipping and storage units
✔ Fully tested containers designed to meet or exceed regulatory requirements
✔ Tools, supplies, labels, and documentation to ensure compliance

ATI’s hazardous waste management services provide safe, efficient, and compliant disposal for all types of hazardous materials, minimizing environmental impact and ensuring full regulatory adherence.

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