Located on Puget Sound in the Northwestern part of the country, Seattle is known as a beacon of the tech industry with the headquarters of Microsoft being located in this coastal city on the Pacific Ocean. It is home to the famous Pike’s Place Market and the futuristic Space Needle. People of all ages flock to this eclectic city full of art and entertainment because of its diversity. The medical needs of the city’s residents are provided by several large systems including the Franciscan Health System and EvergreenHealth. There is also the Seattle Children’s Hospital to care for the younger members of the population.

A city with such a wide range of healthcare options is great for the residents, but it can also mean there is a lot of biomedical waste that must be managed. Many of those facilities put their trust in WasteX because we have over 20 years of experience in the biohazardous waste disposal industry.

Medical waste disposal requires different standards of safety than regular waste. The materials that need to be properly handled include blood, body secretions, contaminated gloves, and saturated gauze. It can also mean sharps waste disposal as well.

WasteX specializes in biomedical waste disposal in the greater Seattle area. We can safely remove and dispose of sharps, blades, glass, needles, and operating knives. We properly treat the biohazardous waste before disposal which neutralizes the items.

Sharps waste disposal not only requires delicate handling, but it also requires technicians to have a specific knowledge and skill set. Improper procedures by a biomedical waste disposal company can put the environment and the public at risk. Deadly pathogens and dangerous diseases can cause outbreaks in the city, leaving the population of Seattle, Washington at risk. Healthcare companies can also find themselves at risk of being fined for improper handling of biohazardous materials if you are not careful in choosing your waste management company.

WasteX strives to provide our team members with a highly specialized training program that puts each of our technicians in complete compliance with the local laws and statutes. Our highly skilled team members know how to keep your healthcare facility in complete compliance with the federal regulations put forth by the DEA and al local Seattle statutes as well. You can rest assured knowing that all of your staff and your patients will be protected when you choose WasteX for your medical waste disposal needs. For more information, give us a call at 877-543-2015.